N.E.C. Nijmegen have signed midfielder Dennis Geiger following his departure from TSG Hoffenheim, as reported by sports.yahoo.com. The club also secured an important 1-3 away victory at PEC Zwolle in the Eredivisie last weekend, a match captured in licensed imagery from Reuters Connect.
Who is new signing Dennis Geiger?
Dennis Geiger mutually terminated his contract with Hoffenheim, which was set to run until June 2027. The 28-year-old German joins N.E.C. Nijmegen on a free transfer after seventeen years with the German club. He came through their youth academy and made his Bundesliga debut in 2017.
Hoffenheim sporting director Andreas Schicker described the communication as open and transparent. "This gives Dennis the opportunity to continue his career in an exciting environment with international competition," Schicker told sports.yahoo.com. Geiger, who was on loan at Aberdeen last season, made a total of 147 league appearances for Hoffenheim.
How did NEC perform in the away match at PEC Zwolle?
N.E.C. Nijmegen won 1-3 at PEC Zwolle's MAC³PARK stadium last Friday, according to stats from ESPN. Koen Kostons converted a penalty for Zwolle in the first half, but NEC was already 0-2 up thanks to two spot-kicks from Tjaronn Chery. Defender Perr Schuurs sealed the 1-3 result in the 83rd minute.
The statistics show a balanced match. NEC had slightly more corners (7 to 6) while PEC Zwolle had more shots (17 to 16). Manager Rogier Meijer's side showed resilience, especially considering the absence of several defenders. Currently, A. Kaplan, S. Ouaissa, P. Sandler, D. Fonville and D. Nejasmic are sidelined with injuries, making the performance of Schuurs and his colleagues more impressive.
What imagery is available from the match in Zwolle?
Reuters Connect offers licensable pictures from the Eredivisie match between PEC Zwolle and N.E.C. Nijmegen on 29 August 2026. The photos, taken by Pro Shots/Sipa USA, show a duel between NEC player Jamiro Monteiro and PEC forward Ibrahim Cissoko.
This kind of professional imagery is essential for media covering the league. The pictures capture the intensity of the clash in Zwolle, where NEC grabbed an important three points. The full schedule for the coming weeks can be checked on our fixtures page.
How does the squad look with the new addition?
The arrival of Dennis Geiger adds experience to N.E.C. Nijmegen's midfield. His adaptation will be important, particularly as the club deals with a series of injuries in defence. The absence of Kaplan, Ouaissa, Sandler, Fonville and Nejasmic requires creativity from the coaching staff.
The current squad composition can always be viewed on our squad page. Geiger, who once started for Hoffenheim in a Champions League play-off against Liverpool, has signed for an undisclosed contract length at NEC. The next league match is on 12 September against FC Utrecht.
