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Former Manchester United attacker Wout Weghorst could link up with one of his old Red Devils colleagues.
United career
Surprisingly, Wout Weghorst joined Manchester United from Burnley on loan in the winter window of 2023.
It was a shock as the Dutchman had only found the net twice for the Clarets in 22 appearances.
In addition, Burnley players were reportedly amused by the fact that Manchester United had signed the player on the back of such poor form.
He was also rather wasteful in a Manchester United shirt, scoring just two goals in 32 appearances and failing to find the net in the Premier League.
Nonetheless, he played his role in a successful end to the season, assisting Marcus Rashford in the League Cup final victory and helping the side to a third-place finish in the table.
Post-United career
The big Dutch striker spent time on loan at Besiktas and Hoffenheim before moving permanently to Ajax in 2024.
He has scored 18 goals over 51 appearances for the Eredivisie giants, but it is rumoured that he could be on the move again.
Erik ten Hag links
Dutch outlet VI report that, “there’s a chance FC Twente will sign Wout Weghorst on a free transfer from Ajax next summer.”
The report also states that this would mean, “at Twente, he’ll then be reunited with Erik ten Hag.”
The former Manchester United manager was appointed as Technical Director at Twente and will take over the role full-time in the summer.
Interestingly, Weghorst blamed his goal-scoring drought at Old Trafford on Erik ten Hag’s tactics in an interview after his Manchester United career had finished.
In spite of this, the 33-year-old striker would most likely welcome the move were it to guarantee him a chance at regular first-team football at this stage of his career.
Wout Weghorst career stats
| Clubs | Matches played | Goals scored | Years Active |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmen | 66 | 21 | 2012-14 |
| Hercules Almelo | 73 | 24 | 2014-16 |
| AZ | 86 | 45 | 2016-18 |
| Wolfsburg | 144 | 70 | 2018-21 |
| Burnley | 22 | 2 | 2021-24 |
| Besiktas (loan) | 18 | 9 | 2022-2023 |
| Man United (loan) | 31 | 2 | 2023 |
| Hoffenhein (loan) | 30 | 7 | 2023-24 |
| Ajax | 51 | 18 | 2024- |
Source: Wikipedia
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