Weghorst, Messi’s enemy who will replace Cristiano Ronaldo at Manchester United

ANDFootball is that whimsical. As reported Fabrizio Romano and other specialized transfer sites, Manchester United will have the signing of Wout Weghorstthe enemy of Leo Messi in the World Cup in Qatar 2022, which could become the substitute for Cristiano Ronaldo.

Weghorst would have already said goodbye to the Besiktasteam in which he was on loan this season for the Burnley which is the club to which he belongs. The striker played and scored this weekend, in the match against Kasimpasa, with a celebration of his goal in which he seems to say goodbye to the fans of the Turkish team placing his hand on his heart.

The Dutch tank 1.97 meters tall He presents some outstanding numbers in Turkey, with 8 goals and 4 assists with Besiktas. At the 2022 World Cup He was not a starter with the Netherlandsbut he had the most famous participation when he entered the duel of quarterfinal against Argentina. He scored a double and scored in the penalty shootout.

Although, from that match more than its goals, what happened at the end of the match will always be remembered. When he had an episode with Leo Messi, that in the mixed zone he told the Dutch the unforgettable phrase of “What a fool, go to the fool”. The striker was surprised by what the Argentine told him and explained it like this: “I wanted to shake his hand after the game, I have a lot of respect for him as a soccer player, but he threw my hand to the side and didn’t want to talk to me. My Spaniard didn’t He is very good but he said disrespectful words to me and that made me disappointment“.

Weghorst, some poor numbers in the Premier League

The deal for the transfer is almost done, with a number of 10 million dollars that would be what Manchester United would disburse to Burnley, which only has to close an agreement to break the loan contract that unites Weghorst to Besiktas.

For the Dutch striker from 30 years, The return to the Premier will be a new opportunity to claim. At Burnley he did not do as well as he wanted, because he only scored 2 goals in 20 games. Now, with a coach who knows him as have hag He could find a place to bring out all his scoring potential.

United are looking in this transfer market for a substitute for Cristiano Ronaldowho left Old Trafford before the 2022 World Cup after an interview with Piers Morgan in which he criticized the English club and its coach.