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Wout Weghorst

Centre-Forward·Dutch·Burnley

Wout Weghorst is a Dutch striker known for his physical presence and intelligent movement. Signed by Burnley from Wolfsburg, his loan saga through Beşiktaş to Manchester United became one of the most financially creative transfer stories of the modern era.

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How Burnley Turned Weghorst Into Profit — The Transfer Story Nobody Told

When Burnley were relegated, everyone assumed Weghorst would be a financial liability. What followed was one of the most calculated pieces of business in recent Championship history.

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