FC Twente has officially confirmed that striker Wout Weghorst took the first step himself towards his transfer to Enschede. In an interview with the club’s channels, the Dutchman revealed he directly approached Dominique Scholten, the general manager, to start negotiations.

How did Weghorst start his own transfer?

Weghorst contacted FC Twente two years after a missed opportunity when he signed for Ajax. He said: “After a year and a half at Ajax I decided to call Dominique. I suggested we have a coffee, even though I don’t drink coffee.” The initiative stemmed from a long‑standing desire to play in Enschede, a wish he nurtured during his Ajax spell.

Why is Weghorst returning to Twente now?

The former Ajax forward highlighted trainer John van den Brom’s ambition as a decisive factor. “In the talks I felt we were on the same page. That gave me confidence.” He also mentioned Erik ten Hag’s return as a positive backdrop, but noted the club is now under Van den Brom, which better suits his style.

What does the signing mean for FC Twente?

With Weghorst, Twente gains an experienced goal scorer who can boost the attack. The team currently sits 4th in the Eredivisie with 58 points, 15 wins, 13 draws and 6 losses from 34 games, and has shown recent form of LWDDW. This season they have netted 59 goals while conceding 40, a +19 goal difference, and sit 26 points behind leaders PSV Eindhoven. His arrival could help close that gap.

What lies ahead?

Fans hope Weghorst brings his scoring instinct and helps Twente chase the top of the table. His self‑driven move shows strong motivation, and the club believes he will adapt quickly. Contract specifics remain pending, but he is expected to be available for selection this season.