After releasing Cristiano Ronaldo back in November of 2022, fans of Manchester United were left wondering if the club would make any new signings to replace the now 37-year-old striker. And it looks like fans are soon going to get their answer.
The replacement might possibly be the Dutch striker Wout Weghorst. Weghorst played a major role for Nertharland in the FIFA World Cup. And his most notable moment came in the quarter-finals against the world champions Argentina.
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WOUT WEGHORST HAS COME ON AND CHANGED THIS GAME! TWO GOALS! WHAT A BEAST! pic.twitter.com/XNHi3LkFAc
— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) December 9, 2022
After being subbed off the bench, Weghorst scored two beautiful goals to equalize the score in the dying minutes and push the match into penalties. Unfortunately, in the penalty shoot-out, they lost to Argentina but Weghorst definitely made his mark.
Wout Weghorst could be a great addition to Manchester United
According to ESPN, Manchester United are in talks to sign the 30-year-old striker, Wout Weghorst, on a loan deal. Weghorst is currently playing with the Turkish side Besiktas after a loan move from Premiere League club Burnley. He could be a great addition to the United squad as he showed his talent in the FIFA World Cup.
Weghorst is a big and strong striker who is excellent in the air. He is also very good with his feet and is a clinical finisher. Weghorst is also very good at holding the ball up and bringing others into play. This would be a great signing for Manchester United and one that would certainly excite the fans.
Why Manchester United released Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo was the top scorer for Manchester United in the Premier League in the 2021-22 season. However, the 2022-23 season was not a good one for Ronaldo. He struggled to score goals and was looking to find back his form.
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Also, his relationship with the club’s management had been deteriorating for some time. And his interviews with Piers Morgan in early November 2022 made it abundantly clear that he was not happy with the direction United was headed in. In the interviews, Ronaldo criticized the club’s owners for their lack of investment in the team. and he also took aim at the manager Erik ten Hag.
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It’s no surprise, that United decided to part ways with Ronaldo shortly after the interview aired. What are your thoughts on the new potential Man United signing? Let us know in the comments.