Ex-Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst has joined Dutch giants Ajax – but his former fans are raging over the move.
Weghort, 32, had a less-than-memorable loan spell at Old Trafford in 2023 from Burnley. He only scored two goals for the club – both in cup competitions – but did walk away with a League Cup winner’s medal.
However, having spent last season on loan in Germany at Hoffenheim, he has now joined ex-Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson at Ajax from Burnley. And despite his bland spell in Manchester, it appears as though fans did actually like him.
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One wrote, on social media site Twitter/X: “Ajax’s gain is Manchester United’s loss.” And another said: “Sweet Dutch prince, we will miss you at Old Trafford.” And a third raged: “He would do a better job than most of our current squad, to be fair.”
Weghort’s contract runs until June 30, 2026, and he will wear the number 25 for his new side – a number formerly worn by club icon Klaas-Jan Huntelaar who later joined Real Madrid.
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Ajax Technical Director Alex Kroes: “Wout stands for an absolute top sports experience, and we find that extremely important at Ajax. He is a prolific striker who constantly makes things difficult for every opponent. There are many matches coming up in the next few months, so we are happy that Wout is joining us.”
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In his announcement video, Weghorts admits to being an Ajax fan as a child, and having the club’s kit growing up.
He joins ex-Middlesbrough striker Chuba Akpom as the latest lower-league English club signing to move to the club in recent years. . . must to the annoyance of Manchester United fans, apparently.
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