He signed! The national star became teammates with Emre Mor and Tadic.

He signed! The national star became teammates with Emre Mor and Tadic.

20.08.2026 16:10

NEC Nijmegen, which includes Emre Mor and Dusan Tadic in its squad, announced that a 4-year contract has been signed with Ahmetcan Kaplan.

NEC Nijmegen, one of the Dutch Eredivisie teams where Emre Mor and Dusan Tadic play, has acquired the permanent transfer of national defender Ahmetcan Kaplan from Ajax, who was in their squad on loan last season. 

AHMETCAN KAPLAN FROM NEC NIJMEGEN

NEC Nijmegen, who want to compete in the Champions League, announced that a 4-year official contract has been signed with the 23-year-old center-back.

"WE HAVE BEEN WORKING FOR A LONG TIME"

NEC Nijmegen Technical Director Carlos Aalbers, making evaluations after the transfer, highlighted Ahmetcan Kaplan's successful performance in the team and stated that they have been working intensively for a long time to complete this transfer.

RETURN DATE TO THE FIELDS

It was reported that the national footballer, who has an existing injury, will continue his treatment and rehabilitation process with the NEC Nijmegen medical team. Carlos Aalbers stated that they aim for Ahmetcan Kaplan to return to the fields after the international break in September.

SEASON PERFORMANCE

The young center-back, who played 30 matches and scored 2 goals with the NEC Nijmegen jersey last season, will wear the number 22 jersey in the new season as well.

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