NEC Nijmegen Signs Dennis Geiger on Two-Year Deal
NEC Nijmegen has finalized the acquisition of Dennis Geiger from Hoffenheim, signing the midfielder to a two-year contract. Geiger, who spent last season on loan at Aberdeen, reunites with head coach Dick Schreuder. Schreuder previously served as an assistant to Alfred Schreuder during his tenure at Hoffenheim.
The 28-year-old central midfielder joins NEC Nijmegen as the team prepares for participation in Europa League football, having narrowly missed out on a spot in the Champions League. Geiger departs Hoffenheim after making 147 appearances, during which he scored six goals. Last season, his opportunities were limited, prompting his move to Aberdeen in the January transfer window, where he played 13 matches and found the net once.
In anticipation of European competition, NEC Nijmegen has been active in the summer transfer market, adding 12 new players while also parting ways with several.
NEC Nijmegen have announced the signing of Dennis Geiger from Hoffenheim on a two year contract. The midfielder, who was on loan at Aberdeen last season, reunites with head coach Dick Schreuder, who had been an assistant to Alfred Schreuder when he was in charge of the Bundesliga side. The 28-year-old central midfielder joins an NEC Nijmegen side that will be playing Europa League football this season having missed out on Champions League football at the final hurdle.
Geiger leaves Hoffenheim after coming through the sides youth academy and playing 147 games for the Bundesliga side, scoring six goals. The former German youth international found his appearances limited last season and left during the January transfer window to join Scottish side Aberdeen on loan. Geiger played 13 games for Aberdeen, scoring once.
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With European football now to contend with, NEC Nijmegen have been one of the more active Eredivisie sides in the transfer market this summer. 12 players have joined the side this summer, with a few also heading out of the club as well.
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