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FANS said “we love this passion” after spotting Wout Weghorst’s celebrations for his winning goal against Poland.The former Manchester United loanee, 31, was a late sub in Holland’s 2-1 group stage win at Euro 2024.Wout Weghorst scored a late winner as Holland beat Poland 2-1Credit: EPAThe ace turned to Dutch fans before holding his arms outCredit: GettyWeghorst came on with the scores tied at 1-1, with his nation struggling to break down a stubborn Polish defence.But the giant striker needed just two minutes to hit the target with a clever finish.And it sparked wild celebrations among the Dutch fans in the stands.Weghorst toasted his goal alongside teammates with a roar.READ MORE ON EURO 2024However, what he did next blew viewers away.As supporters continued to party in the stands, Weghorst faced the crowd before holding his arms out in the air.The amazing moment was caught on camera.And it certainly provided an ‘aura’ moment early on in the tournament.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSFans could not get enough of Weghorst’s brilliant behaviour either.One said: “We love this passion.”Watch unfortunate moment Dutch fan is hit flush in the face by football as he poses for cameras – and drops his beerAnother declared: “Most efficient clutch footballer ever.”One noted: “He’s HIM.”Another added: “Soaking up the love.”Weghorst remains contracted to Burnley, despite not playing for the relegated side since 2022.In that time, he’s enjoyed loans at Besiktas and Manchester United, scoring 11 goals in total.And last term Weghorst was on loan with German outfit Hoffenheim, where he bagged seven goals in 30 matches.But the hitman has been in sharp form for Holland in recent times.He now has four goals in five games this year, taking his tally to seven over the past 18 months.And with Holland hoping to reach the knockout stages of the Euros, there could be more strikes to come.Speaking after his latest goal, Weghorst said: “I told my girlfriend this morning that i was going to do this.“I said to her ‘I’m going to come on and score at 0-0 or 1-1, just before the end of the match.“And if you don’t believe me, I can show you the message app on my phone.”He added: “I am so happy, it’s indescribable, a bit of a dream.“I know my role here and you have to fulfil that as best you can. “To play in a final tournament is so special and winning like that was so good for all of us. Now we have to make sure it’s just the start.”However, boss Ronald Koeman later admitted Weghorst was “upset” with his back-up role to first-choice striker Memphis Depay.He explained: “When I spoke to Wout in the beginning to come in with the national team, I tried to explain to every individual player the possibilities for starting or coming on the pitch in the second half when we need a different play.”He was a little bit upset and I think that is a good reaction. Wout is upset and doing a lot to get the opportunity to start. That is a great mentality from the player and always the last decision by the coach.READ MORE SUN STORIES”His goal was cheered by the crowd that is obvious because he found the net which was decisive at this time. He has value to the team, he has a different way of behaving which is great and what we needed.”It should have been 4-1 to us after an hour but we were not able to find the net. It was dangerous for us because the Polish squad was almost able to find the net but we were lucky and scored the second goal.”EURO 2024 LIVE: LATEST UPDATES FROM THE TOURNAMENT More

ERLING HAALAND’S time at Manchester City has been laden with trophies.But with three years remaining on his contract, the Etihad giants will be keen on opening negotiations over a new deal shortly.Super agent Rafaela Pimenta looks after a host of football’s top namesCredit: GettyHer star client is Man City striker Erling HaalandCredit: TwitterPimenta admits she cried when Haaland made his Etihad debutCredit: INSTAGRAM/Rafaela PimentaShe took over Mino Raiola’s agency when he died aged 54 two years agoCredit: AFPHaaland has remained tight-lipped on his future amid links with Real Madrid.And one person set to play a huge role in deciding his future is super agent Rafaela Pimenta.Dubbed the “Queen of the transfer market”, she looks after a host of stars from Paul Pogba and Matthjis de Ligt to Marco Verratti and Henrikh Mkhitaryan.Pimenta, 51, hails from Brazil and became a lawyer in her homeland before joining the late Mino Raiola’s football agency 18 years ago.READ MORE IN FOOTBALLFollowing his death two years ago aged 54, Pimenta took charge of his One organisation.At the time, they catered for a portfolio of players with a reported market value of over £1billion before other agencies poached some stars away.Pimenta now looks after a smaller pool of stars, which also includes new Liverpool manager Arne Slot.But Pimenta’s No1 personal client is undoubtedly Haaland.Most read in FootballEURO 2024 FREE BETS AND OFFERSShe oversaw his transfers to RB Salzburg and Borussia Dortmund before securing 2022’s switch to Manchester City.Haaland has gone on to score 90 goals in 98 games for the English giants while winning two titles, an FA Cup and the Champions League.Erling Haaland lets his hair down as he plays DJ on well-earned Marbella holiday while Man City pals head to EurosAnd Pimenta admits she was left in tears when the Norwegian made his City debut, with Raiola’s untimely death still painful at the time.She told FlashScore: “Haaland has been our customer for years and years. We were the ones who made the transfer to Borussia Dortmund. “And, from the moment Mino was no longer there, it was as if, from one day to the next, I had to take care of him.“When we were carrying out this transfer, it was a very difficult time for me… “Very complicated because Mino wasn’t there. All the transfers I’ve made in my life I’ve made with Mino.“From my perspective, the Haaland transfer tasted bittersweet. In other words, sweet and bitter at the same time. And why was that? Because Mino wasn’t there. READ MORE SUN STORIES“And I would have loved to have been with him at that moment, at the time of the transfer, at the time of the signing and especially at the time of Haaland’s first match. “That match was a moment of joy for everyone. But personally, I had tears in my eyes because I was thinking about Mino.”Rafaela Pimenta’s top clients

Erling Haaland, Man City

Paul Pogba, Juventus

Matthijs de Ligt, Bayern Munich

Noussair Mazraoui, Bayern Munich

Marco Verratti, Al-Arabi

Alphonse Areola, West Ham

Henrik Mkhitaryan, Inter Milan

Eric Bailly, Villarreal

Kasper Dolberg, Anderlecht

Arne Slot, Liverpool More