From KKD to Champions League: the Cash Register Rings for RKC Waalwijk After Transfer
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The VfB Stuttgart made nails with heads and signed Tim van der Leij by the Dutch second division RKC Waalwijk. That was announced by the Swabians on Thursday.
Tim van der Leij is leaving RKC Waalwijk for VfB Stuttgart with immediate effect. The 20-year-old striker has signed a four-season contract with the team that finished fourth in the Bundesliga last season. The Germans are reportedly paying over one million euros. "The fact that I am now getting this opportunity at VfB Stuttgart makes me incredibly proud." Van der Leij joined the Vitesse squad at the start of the season. Due to uncertainty regard…
VfB commits Tim van der LeijThe Dutch striker changes from the RKC Waalwijk to the club from Cannstatt. He receives a contract from the VfB until 30 June 2030.From the Netherlands to Cannstatt. With Tim van der Leij, the VfB has signed another new entry for the upcoming season 2026/2027. The 1.93 meter-sized striker recently started for RKC Waalwijk in the second Dutch game class, where he scored a total of 13 goals in 33 games in the last serie…
There seems to be little standing in the way of Tim van der Leij completing the transfer to VfB Stuttgart. It is quite a big step, from an RKC striker to the Bundesliga, but he is not the first. Twenty years ago, Rick Hoogendorp also crossed the eastern border. "He possesses the necessary qualities."

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