Burnley and former Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst embarks on a new journey, signing a season-long loan deal with Bundesliga outfit Hoffenheim. This move comes after a series of transfers and loan spells that saw the 31-year-old journey across different clubs.
Last season, Weghorst kicked off with a loan spell at Besiktas from Burnley before donning the jersey of Manchester United in the latter half of the campaign. Weghorst's goal tally amounted to only two in 31 appearances at Manchester United.
Burnley signed the Dutch international for a notable £12 million in January 2022 from Wolfsburg, and in July, he was sent on a loan spell to Besiktas. Again in January 2023, he returned to Burnley and was loaned to Manchester United. He has a total of 20 appearances for Burnley, scoring two goals and providing three assists.
Now, Weghorst takes his talents to Hoffenheim, under the management of Pellegrino Matarazzo. The team, which clinched a 12th-place finish last term, looks forward to benefiting from Weghorst's strong work ethic and experience. His prolific performance during his 144-game stint with Wolfsburg, scoring 70 goals and 22 assists, brings a proven track record to Hoffenheim's attack.
Alexander Rosen, the Managing Director of Hoffenheim, hailed the transfer as "significant and extraordinary." He emphasized that Weghorst's decision to join the club underscores its allure, even for players of his caliber and reputation.
Speaking about Weghorst's arrival and what it means for the club, Rosen said (via the Daily Mail):
It will be interesting to see how the 31-year-old Dutchman performs at his new club Hoffenheim.
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