NEC Nijmegen pick up former Aberdeen loanee from Hoffenheim

NEC Nijmegen pick up former Aberdeen loanee from Hoffenheim 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. 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. GBeNeFN  |  Ben Jackson