Manchester United signal Dutch striker Wout Weghorst on mortgage after Cristiano Ronaldo’s exit

Manchester United have confirmed the signing of Netherlands striker Wout Weghorst on mortgage from Burnley.

Manchester,UPDATED: Jan 14, 2023 09:55 IST

Manchester United signal Wout Weghorst on mortgage from Burnley (Reuters)

By India Today Web Desk: Manchester United have signed Dutch striker Wout Weghorst on mortgage from Burnley till the top of the season to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo. Following Ronaldo’s departure in November, United supervisor Erik ten Hag was decided to bolster his assault.

Weghorst, who was beforehand on mortgage at Turkish membership Besiktas, will probably be ineligible to face Manchester City within the English Premier League on Saturday as a result of he was not registered on time. Weghorst scored 9 targets in 18 appearances for the Turkish membership this season, and he additionally scored twice for the Netherlands on the World Cup in Qatar final 12 months.

“Wout has a consistent goalscoring record across several European leagues, and his attributes will add a further dimension to our squad,” United soccer director John Murtough mentioned on Friday.

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“I feel privileged to be joining Manchester United,” Weghorst mentioned.

“I’ve played against the club in the past and it’s a fantastic feeling to now have the chance to pull on the famous red shirt. I’ve seen United’s progress under Erik ten Hag and can’t wait to start playing my part in pushing the team toward its aims.

“Whatever occurs within the subsequent few months, I can promise to present every part to the membership.”

Ten Hag was keen to usher in attacking reinforcements to assist his group’s push for Champions League qualification and a trophy in his first season in cost. Ronaldo’s departure left United with solely Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford as senior strikers.

Weghorst joined Burnley in January of final 12 months in a USD 15 million deal from German membership Wolfsburg. Wout scored solely two targets in 20 appearances as Burnley was relegated from the Premier League.

This month, United was linked with a transfer for Cody Gakpo, however the Dutch ahead as a substitute joined rival Liverpool.

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Jan 14, 2023