Wout Weghorst’s Future at Ajax in Question Amid Injury and Contract Uncertainty

Wout Weghorst is currently recovering from an injury and, as a result, will be sidelined with Ajax for the time being. However, he is also facing contract expiration, raising questions about the intentions of the new technical director, Jordi Cruijff, regarding the 33-year-old forward. Voetbal International anticipates that Weghorst is likely to leave Amsterdam.

According to Voetbal International, both Wout Weghorst and Remko Pasveer are likely in their final season with Ajax. This summer, Cruijff will have numerous transfer dossiers on his desk and will need to make significant decisions regarding several contracts nearing their end, including Weghorst’s. The publication suggests that the prospect of a contract extension is slim, stating, “At this moment, there is a significant chance that Weghorst will pursue another opportunity.”

Moreover, the technical director may find additional flexibility by offloading several unnecessary loan players. The extent of Ajax’s investment potential this summer will depend on various factors, such as qualification for the Champions League, as well as the possible departure of currently loaned-out players. If teams like Ipswich Town, Sparta Prague, and Rosario Central exercise their purchase options for Chuba Akpom, Sivert Mannsverk, and Gastón Ávila, respectively, it would create considerable financial leeway.

Additionally, Ajax is keen to secure several top talents for the long term. “Ajax is very eager to extend collaborations with Mokio, Steur, and Nash. For instance, Mokio has only one and a half years left on his contract, which is starting to attract attention from abroad. He will turn eighteen at the end of February and could sign a long-term contract; it is up to Cruijff and his team to persuade the Belgian to commit to Ajax. The same applies to Steur, who officially turned eighteen over the weekend and currently holds a contract until mid-2028. Discussions will be significantly easier now, as young players are receiving ample opportunities in Ajax 1.”