New chance for Emre Mor: BVB flop now plays in the Netherlands | OneFootball

The excitement was enormous. Emre Mor was once regarded as the “Messi of Turkey.” However, the early hype quickly faded. The winger was unable to establish himself at Borussia Dortmund. Most recently, the 28-year-old was even without a club.

But that has now changed. On Monday (20 July), Mor signed a contract with NEC Nijmegen until 2028. Before that, the former BVB professional completed a trial under head coach Dirk Schreuder (54). There, he managed to convince those in charge.

“Emre has exceptional qualities,” enthused Carlos Aalbers, technical director in Nijmegen. “Players of his caliber are normally out of our reach, but after a period with little match practice, we will support each other so that he can play again at a high level,” the 62-year-old additionally explained in a club statement.

Michael Zorc impressed by Mor

When the Turkey international born in Denmark arrived in Dortmund, the words of then sporting director Michael Zorc (63) sounded similarly euphoric. “Emre Mor is a highly talented young player who can be used in a variety of attacking roles and has huge development potential,” the BVB executive said when presenting the top talent in June 2016.

After just one year and 19 appearances (three goal involvements), Mor’s spell with the Black and Yellows came to an end again. Head coach Thomas Tuchel (52) was displeased with the attitude and willingness to perform of the only 1.69-meter-tall technical wizard. An odyssey across Europe began. Among others, the dribbling artist laced up his boots for Celta Vigo, Olympiacos Piraeus, Galatasaray and Fenerbahce Istanbul. He earned 15 international caps (one goal).

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Mor is now opening a new chapter. Nijmegen became the surprise team of the Eredivisie last season. Behind champions PSV Eindhoven and Feyenoord Rotterdam, the club finished third and will therefore take part in Champions League qualifying — of all teams, against one of his former clubs. The Dutch side will face Olympiacos. If they succeed, a reunion between the 28-year-old and BVB cannot be ruled out.

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