Erik ten Hag’s Potential Influence on Wout Weghorst’s Transfer to FC Twente

There is a significant possibility that Erik ten Hag will look to recruit players for his former club Ajax this summer, particularly in light of his new role as technical director at FC Twente. Analyst Tijmen van Wissing suggests that Ten Hag’s arrival has increased the chances of Wout Weghorst making a move to Enschede.

“That would certainly be quite a coup,” remarked the club watcher from RTV Oost during an ESPN segment. “It could be a highly significant transfer that may materialize this summer at Twente. It is generally expected that Ricky van Wolfswinkel will eventually retire, which makes Weghorst’s potential arrival more plausible alongside Ten Hag’s influence. Currently, Weghorst is not well-regarded among the fans; during the last FC Twente versus Ajax match, he was booed, yet his return would undoubtedly create a considerable stir.”

Jan Streuer, the outgoing technical director, has commented on the situation, stating, “The supporters of FC Twente can be quite reactive. If I were to say that Weghorst is not coming back, I would hear backlash like, ‘That guy is never welcome here.’ However, if he were to join, the atmosphere would completely change. This reflects the Twente temperament; fans truly want the best for FC Twente and are critical of negativity towards the club—except from themselves. While social media can occasionally amplify dissent, it’s essential to note that the vast majority of fans do not engage in such extremities. However, the remarks from a small faction do resonate.”

Weghorst himself has expressed his connection to the club in the past: “As a young boy, I went to FC Twente with my brothers. We sat in Vak-P, the passionate section of FC Twente’s supporters. It has always been my dream to play there again during my career.”

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