Borussia Dortmund have bolstered their midfield ranks with the signing of young German international Felix Nmecha from Wolfsburg. The 22-year old has joined on a five-year contract through to 2027 in a transfer believed to be worth around €8 million.
Nmecha comes to Dortmund with a growing reputation as one of Germany's top young midfield talents. Though born in England, Nmecha represents Germany at youth international level and has earned two caps for the senior national team to date.
Nmecha came through Manchester City's youth academy before joining Wolfsburg in 2017. He made his first-team debut for Wolfsburg in 2019 and has gradually become a more regular feature in their side over the past two seasons, making 43 Bundesliga appearances in total.
Nmecha operates as a box-to-box midfielder who is strong on the ball, possesses good passing ability and has an eye for goal. He scored eight goals across all competitions for Wolfsburg last season.
Speaking of his move to Dortmund, Nmecha said: "I want to take the next step. I think the squad, the coaches and everything around them is really good... I had a good feeling right from the start and am very happy."
Dortmund sporting director Sebastian Kehl said Nmecha has "outstanding footballing qualities" and described him as a "dynamic and versatile central midfielder who will give our game new impulses with his presence."
If Nmecha can continue his development at Dortmund, the young German could prove an astute signing and provide much needed reinforcement in midfield for BVB. His arrival also continues Dortmund's tactic of targeting promising young German talent to build for the future.
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