FC Twente’s dream signing: Wout Weghorst joins on two‑year deal

FC Twente announced on Saturday that Dutch striker Wout Weghorst has signed a two‑season contract, running until mid‑2028, after ending his spell with Ajax and choosing the club he supported as a child. The Oranje international, who is playing at the World Cup, will join FC Twente for the 2024‑25 season. Weghorst, 33, was linked with a move to FC Twente shortly after his contract with Ajax expired. He also attracted interest from Southern‑European clubs Real Betis, Celta de Vigo and Benfica. Technical director Erik ten Hag said, “We are enormously proud that Wout Weghorst will play for FC Twente. Who is not a striker of Oranje with more than fifty internationals coming to your club?” He called the transfer a “once‑in‑a‑lifetime chance” and praised the striker’s professionalism.

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Ten Hag added, “A player with such an impressive record is normally unattainable for FC Twente.” “He has always shown enormous willpower and ambition, and we are convinced he will play a key role in future successes.” Weghorst reflected, “This is a special transfer for me. I am very proud to wear the FC Twente shirt from next season.” “As a young supporter I celebrated the cup wins in 2001 and 2011 at De Kuip, watched the 2010 championship celebration on the Oude Markt, and enjoyed many memorable European evenings at De Grolsch Veste.”

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He concluded, “Many football dreams have come true, but one remained.” “This way the circle is complete, and from next season I will give everything to celebrate successes with FC Twente as a player.” Weghorst’s career has taken him through FC Emmen, Heracles Almelo, AZ and VfL Wolfsburg. He also featured for Burnley, Besiktas, Manchester United and Hoffenheim.