Wout Weghorst Set to Leave Ajax This Summer

Wout Weghorst has regained match fitness and is poised to contribute minutes for Ajax. However, it is anticipated that he will depart Amsterdam as a free agent this upcoming summer.

As his contract at Johan Cruyff Arena approaches its conclusion, it is likely that it will be terminated by April 1st through formal notification, preventing an automatic extension. This does not preclude the possibility of further discussions between Weghorst and the club regarding a potential one-year extension; nonetheless, various sources indicate that the most probable outcome is that the forward will seek a new club.

A domestic transfer to FC Twente is a realistic option. Weghorst hails from Borne, near Enschede, and has expressed fond memories of attending FC Twente matches as a child with his brothers, stating, “As a young boy, I went to FC Twente with my brothers. We sat in the Vak-P, the passionate section for FC Twente fans. That’s always been something I’ve said: yes, I would love to play there in my career…”