Man United secure Weghorst after Ronaldo exit

Published January 13, 2023 3:17 PM

By JAMES ROBSON
AP Soccer Writer

MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester United has moved to fill the void left by Cristiano Ronaldo by signing Netherlands striker Wout Weghorst on loan from Burnley until the end of the season. United manager Erik ten Hag was determined to bolster his attack following Ronaldo’s exit in November. Weghorst was already on loan at Turkish club Besiktas. He will not be eligible to play against Manchester City in the English Premier League on Saturday because he was not registered in time.

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