Weghorst has signed a two-year deal with Twente after leaving Ajax as a free agent having spent two seasons with the Dutch giant.

The 33-year-old scored 18 goals in 53 Eredivisie games for Ajax, while he has 69 goals in 175 top-flight games in the Netherlands across spells with Ajax, AZ Alkmaar and Heracles.

Weghorst previously worked under Ten Hag, who is now technical director at Twente, when the latter was head coach at Manchester United.

The striker failed to score in 17 Premier League appearances during a loan spell in the second half of the 2022-2023 campaign, but he did score en route to winning the Carabao Cup.

"We are immensely proud that Wout Weghorst is going to play for FC Twente," Ten Hag said.

"Who wouldn't be when a Dutch national team striker with more than fifty caps joins your club? This transfer is a golden opportunity for us.

"He is a consummate professional and the prime example of what you can achieve as a footballer when you are willing to give everything for it.

"A player with such an impressive track record is normally unattainable for FC Twente. He has always shown tremendous willpower and drive, and he is bursting with ambition.

"As a local boy, Wout is very eager to achieve something great with FC Twente. We are convinced that he will play a significant role in FC Twente's future successes. Wout is going to bring something extra to the table."