Wout Weghorst’s Potential Transfer to FC Twente: Expectations and Reactions

omidbasir- Erik ten Hag’s future at FC Twente brings with it some expectations, most notably the anticipated transfer of Wout Weghorst to De Grolsch Veste.

Wout Weghorst appears poised to transfer to FC Twente. The striker is nearing the end of his contract with Ajax, and a move to Twente seems like a logical next step. According to Voetbal International, a potential agreement this summer between Twente and Weghorst could be mutually beneficial. Weghorst, a 49-time international with 14 goals to his name, currently has an expiring contract with Ajax, and no new proposal has been announced yet. After the departure of Arnold Bruggink as technical director six months ago, both his predecessor and successor, Jan Streuer, are set to leave FC Twente this summer. The new technical director will have the opportunity to engage in discussions with Weghorst without the complications of a previously unsuccessful transfer, and Ten Hag has long held a favorable opinion of the player’s character.

In the past, Weghorst’s relationship with FC Twente has been strained. Following his signing with Ajax, he faced hostile reactions from Twente supporters, who expressed their displeasure with statements like “He’s never welcome here again.” Streuer acknowledged the passionate nature of Twente’s fanbase, remarking, “The supporters of FC Twente can become upset quickly. However, I’m confident that if such a player were to join, the atmosphere would change entirely. That is the spirit of Twente.”