“Going to cause havoc in Manchester derby”- Fans express joy as Wout Weghorst signs up for Manchester United

Dutch striker Wout Weghorst has joined Manchester United on loan for the rest of the season, impressing Manchester United fans across the globe.

“Going to cause havoc in Manchester derby”- Fans express joy as Wout Weghorst signs up for Manchester United

Wout Weghorst during the 2022 FIFA World Cup

Manchester United‘s hunt for a suitable striker is finally over as they have signed Wout Weghorst. The Premier League giants have reportedly agreed with English club Burnley on a deal worth $3 million for the rest of the season. The striker has already left for Manchester and will be completed with the medical procedures by the end of today. The 30-year-old Dutchman caused mayhem against Argentina at the FIFA World Cup as he scored a brace after coming off the bench.

Wout Weghorst is having a sensational season, as he has already scored eight goals in 14 games for Besiktas. After Cristiano Ronaldo‘s departure, Erik Ten Hag has been looking for his replacement. The Netherlands international impressed the world after a glorious performance on the biggest stage of football. The Premier League side paid the transfer fee just to terminate his contract with Besiktas.

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Many fans and pundits believe that Weghorst is going to thrive under Ten Hag’s system because of their Dutch connection. The striker joined Burnley from the German club Wolfsburg last year. The English club sent him on loan to Besiktas on a loan deal. He contributed to 12 goals in just 14 games in Turkey.

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Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag believes that Wout Weghorst might be the temporary solution to Manchester United’s attacking problems. According to reports, the club should register the Dutchman before 12 PM this Friday if they want him to play against Manchester City on Saturday.

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Twitter reacts as Manchester United signs Wout Weghorst

The Dutch striker in action for Besiktas

The Dutch striker had a dream of a debut at the FIFA World Cup. The 30-year-old footballer was finally called up by one of the biggest clubs in Europe after his sensational performance in Qatar. He scored twice against Argentina in the dying minute of the game to send his nation to penalties. Manchester United fans would hope the player would carry on with this form for the rest of the season.

After Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure, the Premier League club has been looking for a striker to fill the void left by the Portuguese. Although, Manchester United has brought in a player with a very unique profile as CR7’s replacement. The striker’s height and well-built physique give him an advantage over others inside the box while dealing with aerial crosses. He is a great addition on top of players like Rashford and Antony in the attack.

Fans all over social media are content with Erik Ten Hag’s decision of signing the Dutchman and are already in love with this signing. Wout Weghorst can make his debut for United against arch-rivals Manchester City in the Premier League. This is how Twitter has reacted to the striker coming to Old Trafford:

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