Official: Manchester United announce the signing of Dutch star Wout Weghorst
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Manchester United have formally introduced the mortgage signing of Burnley striker Wout Weghorst.
The ahead has signed a contract for a half-year interval which is able to maintain him at Previous Trafford till June 2023, and there’s no provision for the membership to buy him completely, due to this fact, he’ll return to his dad or mum crew on the finish of the season.
The 30-year-old participant has a wealth of expertise from enjoying in varied leagues such because the Premier League, Eredivisie, Turkish Tremendous Lig, and many others.
He was additionally spectacular for Netherlands within the World Cup in Qatar, most notably in opposition to Argentina the place he got here off the bench to attain two objectives to pressure the sport to penalties.
Through the first half of the present season, Weghorst was on mortgage to Besiktas, the place he had a profitable time, scoring nine goals and providing four assists in 18 appearances for the crew.
Weghorst’s mortgage settlement was ended amicably, in line with Besiktas, who additionally introduced they’d obtain a £2.5 million compensation charge. This cleared the best way for the 30-year-old to hitch Previous Trafford after Manchester United paid Burnley £2.6 million.
The striker reacted to his transfer to Previous Trafford promising to present his 100% for so long as he’s on the membership. He said:
“I really feel privileged to be becoming a member of Manchester United. I’ve performed in opposition to the membership prior to now and it’s a improbable feeling to now have the prospect to drag on the well-known purple shirt.
I’ve seen United’s progress beneath Erik ten Hag this season and might’t wait to start out enjoying my half in pushing the crew in the direction of its goals.
No matter occurs within the subsequent few months, I can promise to present every thing to the membership for so long as I’m right here.”
His final aim was scored final Saturday and plainly he celebrated by gesturing a farewell to the Turkish membership’s supporters, indicating that he’s leaving for Manchester United.
The 30-year-old can even be searching for redemption within the Premier League after having a poor run with Burnley, the place he scored solely twice in 20 appearances.
