Wout Weghorst signs for Burnley from Wolfsburg for an undisclosed fee on Transfer Deadline Day

Burnley have signed Wout Weghorst from Wolfsburg for an undisclosed fee. After beginning his career in the Netherlands, Weghorst has scored 59 goals in 118 Bundesliga appearances for Wolfsburg over the past three-and-a-half seasons. Ad/> Burnley will hope the 29-year-old can add firepower to their frontline following the surprise departure of striker Chris Wood to Newcastle for £25m earlier in the window.

Premier LeagueHodgson set to take over as Watford manager after Ranieri's sacking25/01/2022 AT 08:54 Burnley boss Sean Dyche said: «Wout is a player that our scouts have been strong on for some time and we feel that he can add to all that we do at Burnley. »His signing is a continued show of the club’s and team’s development. We wish Wout well as he earns the right to push our group forwards." Transfer Deadline Day LIVE Transfer Deadline Day: All the done deals Club chairman Alan Pace said: «We’re absolutely delighted to have brought in a great talent with a fantastic goal-scoring pedigree in Germany.

I look forward to him joining up with Sean and the team.» /> Eurosport Germany's Dennis Melzer believes Weghorst's physical stature makes him an ideal fit for the Premier League. He said: «First of all, his last season was exceptional, with 20 goals he played a major role in Wolfsburg getting into the Champions League. »This season he could not build on his achievements.

Although he scored six times again in the Bundesliga, his impact on the game was significantly less. This is also why Wolfsburg are in a relegation battle. «I think his qualities make him a good fit for the Premier League.