A viral video showing Wout Weghorst confronting former Ajax teammate Dies Janse during a recent match has sparked widespread debate across social media.
The incident occurred during Sunday’s Eredivisie clash between FC Twente and Ajax, which ended in a 2-2 draw. Following the opening goal from Twente, the 34-year-old striker turned his attention directly toward the 20-year-old Ajax defender.
Moments before the goal, Janse had accidentally headed the ball past his own goalkeeper, Marc-André ter Stegen, following a physical duel with Weghorst. New camera angles broadcast online capture Weghorst turning back to stare intently at the young Ajax player for several seconds.
The footage quickly circulated on Instagram, TikTok, and X, drawing harsh criticism from supporters in Amsterdam. Many fans condemned the veteran forward for targeting a recent club teammate.
Nare jongen om zo bij zo’n jonge gast te doen die tot voor kort je teamgenoot was.
— Fan comment on X
Another user wrote on the platform: “Zo’n haat in je ogen hoort niet, vooral niet tegen een jonge kerel, dat moet jij weten Wout Weghorst”.
“Troost me echt met de gedachte dat we hem nooit meer in een Ajax-shirt zullen zien,” one fan posted.
Weghorst and Janse previously shared the pitch twice in official matches for the Ajax first team. Earlier this year, the former club colleagues also appeared together in a promotional video for the club’s official channels, where they participated in a painting challenge.
Despite the tense interaction with Janse, Weghorst displayed a very different demeanor toward another Ajax player after the final whistle. The former international was seen standing and praying alongside Tolu Arokodare for several minutes, with footage of that moment also gaining traction across social platforms.
Both clubs return to league action in the coming days as the domestic season continues.
