FC Volendam megatalent Van Cruijsen joins Sparta
FC Volendam loses one of its biggest talents: Robin van Cruijsen joins Sparta. The 20-year-old midfielder signed a contract with the Rotterdam club until 2028.
What does this mean for FC Volendam?
The departure of Van Cruijsen is a sporting blow for FC Volendam, but it also brings in a significant transfer fee. The Palingboeren will have to get used to life without their megatalent.
What's next?
FC Volendam must now find a new midfielder to fill the position left by Van Cruijsen. The club has time to find a suitable player before the new season begins.
Current standing
FC Volendam is currently 14th in the Eredivisie with 28 points. The club has 7 wins, 7 draws and 16 losses on its record. The Palingboeren have scored 31 goals and conceded 50.
Next fixture
FC Volendam plays against NAC Breda on 6 December 2026. The match takes place in Breda and is the 17th match of the season.
Van Cruijsen's transfer
Van Cruijsen's contract was still running until the summer of 2030. The transfer fee that Sparta paid to FC Volendam, the club does not want to disclose. But given the status of Van Cruijsen and his contract duration, it will have been a lot.
FC Volendam's reaction
On FC Volendam's website, technical director Patrick Busby says: "The transfer of Robin to Sparta Rotterdam is a great compliment to our youth development and our club. We want to show that young players at our club actually get chances to make it to the first team and via FC Volendam can take a next step."
