Marco Silva misses out on Benfica attacking target: Special for me | OneFootball

Wout Weghorst was at one point linked with Benfica as a possible solution for the attack, but the Dutch international’s future will continue to lie in his home country’s football. At the end of his contract with Ajax, the 33-year-old striker was officially announced as a new Twente signing, with the club handing him a deal valid for two seasons.

Currently with the Netherlands national team, who are competing at the 2026 World Cup, Weghorst joins a side that finished the 2025/26 Eredivisie in fourth place and is looking to strengthen its ambitions for the new season. The club now has Erik ten Hag, the former Manchester United manager, as sporting director.

In his first comments as a Twente player, the experienced centre-forward did not hide his satisfaction at achieving a personal goal: "This is a special transfer for me. I am very proud to wear the Twente shirt next season." The Dutch international also revealed that representing the club he has always supported makes this moment even more meaningful: "I will give everything to celebrate, not as a fan, but as a Twente player".

Weghorst was included on the list of potential Benfica signings, especially during the period when José Mourinho was managing the team. However, at this stage of the market, the striker is no longer seen as a priority by the Eagles’ hierarchy.

Marco Silva believes the player’s profile remains clearly identified and monitored by Benfica. Even so, admitting he may move for a solution with similar characteristics only if the strategy defined for strengthening the attack ends up changing.

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