Senol Günes has responded to the increasing noise about a departure from Wout Weghorst to Manchester United. During Saturday night’s match against Kasimpasa, the Dutchman scored and after his goal he showed his affection towards the fans of Besiktas, including by beating his heart. Brought afterwards Foot Mercato the news that the the Dutch striker is close to a transfer to Old Trafford.
When asked about the situation surrounding his striker, Günes did not want to say much about the matter. “I don’t think it’s appropriate to talk about someone’s future, it doesn’t fit into our agenda,” he told Turkish media. Bee Fanatic the coach went deeper into the situation. “Weghorst is an important player for us”, Günes emphasized. “He plays from the heart and contributes. I didn’t see what happened after celebrating his goal, I don’t know. I don’t think it’s right to talk about who goes or stays. Zoets doesn’t stand up our agenda,” repeated Günes.
Wout Weghorst on his way to Manchester United? ?? He seems to say goodbye to the Besiktas fans ??#ZiggoSport pic.twitter.com/yyq7V7Ka58
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“It is not enough for Weghorst to say goodbye to the public, he also has to talk to the club,” said the trainer of the number six of the Turkish Süper Lig. “I have heard of the developments, but the situation is still unclear.” Weghorst is loved by Besiktas and his supporters. The striker has played eighteen games for the Istanbul club so far and was good for nine hits and four assists.
For the striker from Borne, an adventure at Man United would not be his first in the Premier League. The former player of AZ, among others, was under contract with Burnley between January and July 2022. He scored two goals and three assists in twenty games. Weghorst made a name for himself especially at the last World Cup in Qatar. During the quarterfinals against Argentina, he came in from a 2-0 deficit and miraculously managed to shoot the the Dutch to extra time. However, Weghorst could not prevent the South Americans from taking the penalties better.
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