Ex-Fenerbahçe SK star Emre Mor joins NEC

Emre Mor, who left Fenerbahçe SK, has transferred to Dutch team NEC. Mor joined Fenerbahçe SK on a free transfer in 2022 but failed to meet expectations. Now, with NEC finishing 2nd in the 2025 Süper Lig final standings with 67 points (19 wins, 10 draws, 1 loss), questions arise about Mor's future with his new team.

ESPN analyst Kees Luijckx weighs in

ESPN analyst Kees Luijckx comments on Mor's transfer, asking, 'Where is this headed?' Luijckx compares Mor to PSV's Zakaria Bakkali, saying, 'I haven't played against the best, but some have impressed me. Mor is one of them. He reminds me of Messi. Like Bakkali, you think, 'Where is this going?''

Mor's past and future

Mor debuted for Borussia Dortmund in 2016 and was expected to have a bright future. However, he struggled at Celta de Vigo and joined Fenerbahçe SK on a free transfer in 2022. He failed to meet expectations there and has now moved to NEC. Luijckx, after watching Mor's YouTube videos, says, 'He makes players look easy. I look like a wooden Klaas in those videos.'

NEC's expectations

NEC finished 3rd in the Süper Lig last season and will compete in the 2026-27 Champions League qualifying round. Will Mor's transfer help the team achieve its goals? Kees Luijckx believes Mor needs to be assigned the right roles to succeed at NEC. 'Schreuder must use Mor correctly. Otherwise, the transfer could fail.'