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Netherlands forward Wout Weghorst joins FC Twente after leaving Ajax

Wout Weghorst in Netherlands training
Wout Weghorst in Netherlands trainingIMAGN IMAGES via Reuters / Denny Medley

Netherlands World Cup striker ⁠Wout Weghorst has left Ajax to join FC ‌Twente, the two clubs announced on ‌Saturday.

The 33-year-old, who is ‌a back-up striker for the ‌Dutch at the World Cup ‌and yet to play at the finals in Canada, Mexico ‌and the United States, ⁠has signed ‌a two-year contract.

“We are incredibly proud ​that Wout Weghorst is coming to play for ​FC Twente,” said the club’s technical director, Erik ten ⁠Hag, who ​also signed the player for a loan spell at Manchester United three years ago.

“This ‌transfer is a fantastic opportunity for us. He is the consummate professional and the perfect example of what you can achieve as a footballer when you are willing to give it your all,” ‌added Ten Hag.

Weghorst, who played ​for the Netherlands at ‌the last World Cup in Qatar and has 52 caps, also previously played at Burnley, VfL Wolfsburg, Hoffenheim ⁠and Besiktas.

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