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NEC Nijmegen signs Dennis Geiger from Hoffenheim on two-year deal

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Last updated Aug 28, 2026

NEC Nijmegen signs Dennis Geiger from Hoffenheim on two-year deal

Summary

NEC Nijmegen has officially signed midfielder Dennis Geiger from Hoffenheim on a two-year contract. Geiger, who spent last season on loan at Aberdeen, reunites with head coach Dick Schreuder, a former assistant at Hoffenheim. The 28-year-old central midfielder joins Nijmegen ahead of their Europa League campaign after narrowly missing out on Champions League qualification. Geiger leaves Hoffenheim after making 147 appearances and scoring six goals during his time there. Nijmegen has been active in the transfer market this summer, adding 12 players to their squad.

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•Dennis Geiger signs a two-year contract with NEC Nijmegen.
•Geiger played 13 games on loan at Aberdeen last season.
•NEC Nijmegen will compete in the Europa League this season.
•Geiger previously made 147 appearances for Hoffenheim.
•Nijmegen has brought in 12 new players this summer.

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8:20 PMYahoo Sports — NEC Nijmegen pick up former Aberdeen loanee from Hoffenheim

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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 h...
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