Erik ten Hag spoke to club media and had this to say:
He is a striker and we had an open position there to fill in. I think in the balance of the offensive, he really fits in. I am really happy and I don’t think we had the type what he is.
Most importantly, he can score goals from everywhere and he was always a surprise at every club in every league. That is also what I expect here. For here, I expect a team player and someone who can link up, a player who will do his defending work and we are really happy to sign him.
Wout Weghorst:
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. 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.
The basics of the deal are a loan from Burnley until the end of the season. There is no option to buy. United paid a £2.6 million loan fee to Burnley and will pay his full wages. Burnley are paying Besiktas £2.5 million to terminate his loan.
His signing comes to late to have any part in today’s game against Manchester City at Old Trafford.
Welcome to Manchester United, Wout!
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