RKC Waalwijk agree deal for Utrecht striker Jesse van de Haar

RKC Waalwijk have agreed a deal with FC Utrecht for striker Jesse van de Haar to replace Tim van der Leij, who is leaving for VfB Stuttgart.

The Waalwijk club confirmed they have finalized terms with Utrecht over the transfer. Van de Haar, 22, will join RKC Waalwijk on a permanent move.

Tim van der Leij’s departure to VfB Stuttgart triggered the search for a replacement. Van der Leij, a defender, played 94 league matches for RKC Waalwijk before his move.

Jesse van de Haar scored 12 league goals for FC Utrecht last season. He made 68 appearances across all competitions during his time at Utrecht.

RKC Waalwijk’s next move involves integrating Van de Haar into the first team. Utrecht’s technical staff have approved the transfer terms.