Emreli shines at the FCK: Azerbaijanese signs until 2027!

Emreli shines at the FCK: Azerbaijanese signs until 2027!

An exciting change in the 2nd Bundesliga ensures a fresh wind: Mahir Emreli has ended his contract with the 1st FC Nürnberg, with which he still leaves a lasting impression after 25 games and eleven goals, and now joined the 1. FC Kaiserslautern. This was officially announced on Tuesday evening. The 27-year-old striker from Azerbaijan has signed a working paper by 2027 and brings promising experience to the Palatinate.

Emreli, who previously stood on the pitch in international competitions such as the Champions League and the Europa League, was considered a key player at the 1st FC Nürnberg. Despite his ten goals last season, he had a turbulent time in Nuremberg. After a failed move to Seoul in winter, he was ultimately able to go free of charge. The Nuremberg coach Miroslav Klose emphasized that the relationship with Emreli remained intact despite the difficult situation, although the team was not interested in an extension of the contract due to its high salary demands. Transfermarkt reports that Emreli was particularly at the last season and seven goals in the last Scored.

a new challenge in the West

For the 1st FC Kaiserslautern, the commitment of Emrelis is a strategically clever move, especially after the sale of Ragnar Ache to 1. FC Köln for 4.5 million euros. FCK sports director Marcel Klos firmly believes in the qualities of the Azerbaijanese and particularly emphasizes its danger of scoring, speed and flexibility. "We need a player like Mahir to strengthen our attack game," said Klos. With the departure of Ache, the need for action in the storm was required, and Emreli is viewed here as a perfect solution.

With Emreli, the FCK also wins a striker who has drawn attention to Azerbaijan in 55 international matches. His versatile playing style and the ability to score goals at crucial moments can help the traditional club considerably in the coming season. In addition, Klos also mentioned that Emreli felt strongly addressed by the atmosphere in the stadium and the commitment of the association. The fact that Hannover 96, another prospect, also got out of the race for Emreli after the commitment of Benedikt Pichler from Kiel, underlines the attractiveness of the Kaiserslautern, Kicker reports of the previous race for the striker.

The future in view

The coming months will show whether Emreli can develop his talents at the FCK as the responsible persons hope for. The expectations are great because the fans put high hopes for the new addition. With his change, the striker confirms his ambition and wants to play a successful season with his new team. "I look forward to this challenge and can't wait to stand on the pitch with my new teammates," said Emreli. The next steps on the way to return to the top round of the 2nd Bundesliga are set.