Man United sign Wout Weghorst on loan from Burnley
Manchester United have completed the signing of Wout Weghorst, the Dutch striker, from Burnley.
The deal was announced in a statement on the club’s website on Friday.
The 30-year-old joins the club on a six-month loan spell that would see him stay at Old Trafford until June 2023.
The striker’s wages will be covered by United, and there is no option or obligation to buy.
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“Manchester United is pleased to confirm that Wout Weghorst has joined the club on loan from Burnley until June 2023,” the statement reads.
“The Dutch striker has been on loan at Besiktas this season, scoring nine goals and assisting four times in 18 appearances. He has made 414 club appearances in the Netherlands, Germany, England and Turkey, scoring 172 goals. He has 19 full international caps for the Dutch national team, scoring five goals, including two at the 2022 Qatar World Cup.”
Speaking on the deal, Weghorst described playing for the Red Devils as a “privilege”. He also promised to give his best to the club.
“I feel privileged to be joining Manchester United. I’ve played against the club in the past and it’s a fantastic feeling to now have the chance to pull on the famous red shirt. I’ve seen United’s progress under Erik ten Hag this season and can’t wait to start playing my part in pushing the team towards its aims,” the Dutch striker said.
“Whatever happens in the next few months, I can promise to give everything to the club for as long as I am here.
“I thank everyone who has played a part in getting me to this stage, and now I am looking forward to meeting my new teammates and getting involved straight away.”
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Eric Ten-Hag, United’s manager, earlier confirmed that the new acquisition would not be available for the Manchester derby billed for Saturday at noon.
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