Mahir Emreli is on the radar of several clubs after a standout season. The Azerbaijani striker impressed with his performances for 2. Bundesliga side Nürnberg and now faces a crucial career decision: where will he go next?
His time in Germany has opened up exciting new possibilities, Idman.biz reports.
German football needs no introduction, and even the 2nd Bundesliga boasts a high level of competition. Emreli’s move to Nürnberg can be seen as a smart step — not least because the team is managed by the legendary Miroslav Klose. Emreli himself has said that working under Klose was a childhood dream come true.
That said, the season wasn’t without its ups and downs. But the key takeaway is that Mahir proved himself. He earned the love of the fans through his determination and goal-scoring abilities. Toward the end of the campaign, he was in top form, scoring twice against Paderborn and finding the net against both Kaiserslautern and Fortuna. The highlight? A memorable hat-trick against Eintracht Braunschweig, which earned him a spot in the team of the week.
Emreli scored 11 goals for Nürnberg — 10 in the league and one in the DFB-Pokal. The team finished the season in 10th place.
His departure from Nürnberg is expected. Even Klose confirmed that the decision was made some time ago. With Emreli’s strong finish to the season, multiple offers are reportedly on the table. Several of them come from Germany — including interest from Kaiserslautern and Bundesliga side St. Pauli. Staying in Germany seems likely: he’s well adapted, his profile is on the rise, and the German press is full of praise. Bild even ran the headline “Mahir Becomes a Magician” after his hat-trick.
Still, a move in a completely new direction can’t be ruled out. But one thing seems certain: Mahir Emreli will take his time and make a strategic choice that helps him reach the next level. That likely means joining a club stronger than Nürnberg — one that matches his ambition.
For now, we wait and see where the road leads.
Zaki Feyzullayev
Idman.biz
