Wout Weghorst is heading back to familiar territory. Ajax confirmed on June 27, 2026, that the Dutch international striker has left the club and signed a two-year contract with FC Twente, marking the end of a two-season stint in Amsterdam.

How we got here

Weghorst joined Ajax in August 2024 after departing Burnley, signing a deal that ran through June 2026. When that contract reached its natural endpoint, neither party pushed for an extension, and Ajax issued a formal farewell thanking him for his contributions across the two seasons he spent at the club.

Weghorst is 33 now. His choice of FC Twente represents a return to a club where he previously played and developed before moving into the Bundesliga with Wolfsburg, then onto Burnley, Besiktas, Manchester United on loan, and eventually Hoffenheim before landing at Ajax.

The World Cup moment that defined his international profile

Weghorst scored in the quarterfinal against Argentina at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, a game that went to penalties. That performance elevated his profile internationally and cemented his reputation as a striker capable of delivering in moments of genuine pressure.

What this means for both clubs

For FC Twente, landing Weghorst is a statement of intent. The Eredivisie is not a league where clubs outside Ajax, PSV, and Feyenoord regularly attract players of his profile, particularly players with recent senior international experience and a stint at a club like Ajax in their recent history.

Weghorst turns 34 during the life of this two-year contract, which runs into mid-2028. For Ajax, the departure closes a chapter without creating an obvious problem, with the club confirming the move while thanking Weghorst for his time.