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Wout Weghorst Transfer from Ajax to Benfica
De Telegraaf reports that Portuguese club Benfica wants to sign Wout Weghorst, a free agent striker for the Dutch national team whose contract at Ajax expires on June 30. The publication adds that it is uncertain whether the player will make a decision about his future during the World Cup.
De Telegraaf reports that Portuguese club Benfica wants to sign Wout Weghorst, a free agent striker for the Dutch national team whose contract at Ajax expires on June 30. The publication adds that it is uncertain whether the player will make a decision about his future during the World Cup.
Wout Weghorst, whose contract with Ajax is ending, has confirmed he will depart from the club. Benfica has placed Weghorst on its list of targets and has made contact in recent months concerning a potential signing. Last season, the player scored nine goals and provided four assists in 34 games. Weghorst's profile matched the characteristics sought by José Mourinho, and a transfer was highly probable had Mourinho continued as coach. With Marco Silva now in charge, Weghorst is not considered a clear priority but is still one of several options under consideration. The final decision rests with Marco Silva and Benfica's football structure, who plan to be cautious in the market.
Wout Weghorst, whose contract with Ajax is ending, has confirmed he will depart from the club. Benfica has placed Weghorst on its list of targets and has made contact in recent months concerning a potential signing. Last season, the player scored nine goals and provided four assists in 34 games. Weghorst's profile matched the characteristics sought by José Mourinho, and a transfer was highly probable had Mourinho continued as coach. With Marco Silva now in charge, Weghorst is not considered a clear priority but is still one of several options under consideration. The final decision rests with Marco Silva and Benfica's football structure, who plan to be cautious in the market.
According to ESPN, Benfica is again considered a possible future club for Wout Weghorst. His contract with Ajax ends at the end of June, which would allow him to sign with Benfica on a free transfer. A BOLA reports that Benfica's current market priority is elsewhere, with the club focusing on signing two central defenders and a left winger.
According to ESPN, Benfica is again considered a possible future club for Wout Weghorst. His contract with Ajax ends at the end of June, which would allow him to sign with Benfica on a free transfer. A BOLA reports that Benfica's current market priority is elsewhere, with the club focusing on signing two central defenders and a left winger.
Transfer journalist Mouni Boualin stated that he is hearing increasingly persistent reports about Wout Weghorst and Benfica, and that while he is not saying a deal is finalized, these reports are becoming more intense.
Transfer journalist Mouni Boualin stated that he is hearing increasingly persistent reports about Wout Weghorst and Benfica, and that while he is not saying a deal is finalized, these reports are becoming more intense.
Voetbal International reports that Ajax striker Wout Weghorst could have made a transfer to Benfica in January, adding that Benfica made a serious offer to Weghorst's entourage in the winter but the transfer was blocked by Ajax management. The club's newly appointed technical director, Jordi Cruijff, stated that Weghorst was not allowed to leave. The report from Voetbal International also states that Benfica is now expected to make a new attempt to sign Weghorst this summer.
Voetbal International reports that Ajax striker Wout Weghorst could have made a transfer to Benfica in January, adding that Benfica made a serious offer to Weghorst's entourage in the winter but the transfer was blocked by Ajax management. The club's newly appointed technical director, Jordi Cruijff, stated that Weghorst was not allowed to leave. The report from Voetbal International also states that Benfica is now expected to make a new attempt to sign Weghorst this summer.
Wout Weghorst is a possible target for Benfica, whose coach José Mourinho wants more presence in the penalty area. According to information from Capology, the striker has a salary of €2.5 million a year at Ajax, which can exceed €3 million with bonuses. Benfica would have to invest a significant amount of money to secure Weghorst, given his high salary and that he is among the top five earners at Ajax. It is also stated that Weghorst would be unlikely to come to Portugal for the same or a lower salary than he earns in the Netherlands. Weghorst has struggled to maintain his goal-scoring form in recent seasons and has market interest.
Wout Weghorst is a possible target for Benfica, whose coach José Mourinho wants more presence in the penalty area. According to information from Capology, the striker has a salary of €2.5 million a year at Ajax, which can exceed €3 million with bonuses. Benfica would have to invest a significant amount of money to secure Weghorst, given his high salary and that he is among the top five earners at Ajax. It is also stated that Weghorst would be unlikely to come to Portugal for the same or a lower salary than he earns in the Netherlands. Weghorst has struggled to maintain his goal-scoring form in recent seasons and has market interest.
Benfica is interested in 33-year-old Dutch striker Wout Weghorst, whose contract in Amsterdam is expiring, which makes a free transfer in the summer a possibility. The striker is not guaranteed a starting place at Ajax under interim coach Oscar Garcia. In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, Wout Weghorst made 23 appearances, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists. FC Twente is also reportedly interested in Weghorst. The player has previously expressed a desire to play for them, but their coach, John van den Brom, has stated that nothing is currently happening. It is not known if Benfica has contacted the striker's entourage, but if a transfer to the club takes place, Weghorst could work with coach José Mourinho. Many other foreign clubs are also reported to be interested in Weghorst. The Netherlands international has earned 51 caps and scored 14 goals for his country. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €2.50m.
Benfica is interested in 33-year-old Dutch striker Wout Weghorst, whose contract in Amsterdam is expiring, which makes a free transfer in the summer a possibility. The striker is not guaranteed a starting place at Ajax under interim coach Oscar Garcia. In the 2025/2026 Eredivisie season, Wout Weghorst made 23 appearances, scoring 7 goals and providing 2 assists. FC Twente is also reportedly interested in Weghorst. The player has previously expressed a desire to play for them, but their coach, John van den Brom, has stated that nothing is currently happening. It is not known if Benfica has contacted the striker's entourage, but if a transfer to the club takes place, Weghorst could work with coach José Mourinho. Many other foreign clubs are also reported to be interested in Weghorst. The Netherlands international has earned 51 caps and scored 14 goals for his country. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €2.50m.
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