Sonny Bosz appointed technical director of RKC Waalwijk

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RKC Waalwijk appointed Sonny Bosz, 36, as technical director, succeeding Bernard Schuiteman. Bosz had worked at the club since 2024 as a scout; reports differ on whether his most recent role was talent scout or head scout. He officially took up the post on 1 November 2026.

Bosz is responsible for the club’s technical policy and forms RKC’s management with managing director Rob de Groot. The club said it considered several candidates, including people from outside the organisation, before choosing Bosz. RKC is seeking a new head scout.

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