Wout Weghorst Contradicts Cristiano with Comment on Man United's Training Facilities

Wout Weghorst Contradicts Cristiano with Comment on Man United's Training Facilities

Rene Otinga
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:23 PM
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  • Wout Weghorst was full of praise for Manchester United’s training facilities days after completing the move to Old Trafford.
  • The 30-year-old was present to watch United beat Man City 2-1 on Saturday, January 14.
  • His sentiments about the club’s facilities contradicted those of Cristiano Ronaldo a few months ago.
  • Ronaldo, in an interview with Piers Morgan, seemed to suggest United had sub-par facilities compared to other European football powerhouses.

New Manchester United striker Wout Weghorst subtly contradicted Cristiano Ronaldo’s sentiments about the club’s facilities in his first sentiments since completing a loan move.

Weghorst completed a six-month loan deal to United as Erik Ten Hag finally got a replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo, who has since joined Al Nassr.

Turkish giants Beşiktaş were compensated €2,850,000 in reparation costs by Manchester United for terminating the striker’s contract prematurely.

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Wout Weghorst of Manchester United in action during a first team training session at Carrington Training Ground on January 15, 2023 in Manchester, England. Photo by Ash Donelon.
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In his very first sentiments as a Manchester United player, Weghorst made some interesting sentiments as he was full of praise of the club and its facilities and training ground.

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“I’ve been there for three days and Carrington training ground is top class,” He said in a video shared by Football Daily.

“Of course I was at the match yesterday. It was the first time for me to come to Old Trafford and it was a special moment; everything was wonderful,”

What Cristiano said about Man United's club facilities

In his explosive interview with Piers Morgan, Ronaldo took aim at Manchester United’s facilities, which he claimed were “the same” and “nothing has changed” since he left the club for the first time in 2009, as per Sky Sports.

Despite claiming to have massive love for the same cooks and other staff who have worked behind the scenes at United for years, Ronaldo was still adamant other big clubs across Europe had better facilities than United.

Weghorst on why he chose number 27 shirt

The 30-year-old star also broke down why he decided to chose the no.27 shirt during his loan spell at Old Trafford.

He disclosed that the number had a hidden meaning to it since the figures on the shirt add up to nine, which is the typical striker’s shirt number.

“When I came here I heard it was Alex [Telles]’s number, he got loaned out now. So yeah, I first had to ask him if that was ok, so I said to them [United] that was for me important and then in the end there was no problem so thanks to him also,” he said as quoted on the Manchester United website.
“So yeah, I go for the 27 and actually it’s just because I had a good feeling with it.”

Man United with cheeky dig at City

Sports Brief also reported on how Manchester United trolled Man City using a hilarious tiktok video on Bruno Fernandes’ goal.

Fernandes’ goal on Saturday proved to be controversial, especially among Manchester City fans.

The club took to Tiktok to share a video of the goal from a different angle using the hit song “Can’t touch it” by MC Hammer.

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Rene Otinga is a sports journalist with over eight years of working experience in digital media. Rene's experience includes working as a Copywriter at X News Kenya and TUKO.co.ke.