Borussia Dortmund sign midfielder Felix Nmecha from VfL Wolfsburg

In the summer of 2023, Borussia Dortmund signed the midfielder Felix Nmecha from VfL Wolfsburg, another Bundesliga club. The deal was announced around the start of August, as Dortmund rebuilt their midfield during the transfer window.

Nmecha, born in Hamburg, had come through the youth ranks of Manchester City in England before returning to Germany. He joined Wolfsburg in 2020 and became a regular there. He also played for Germany's youth sides and was part of the squad that won the Under-21 European Championship in 2021, before earning senior caps.

The move mattered because Dortmund were looking for young, physical midfielders to replace departing players and compete at the top of the Bundesliga and in European competition. Nmecha is also known as an openly devout Christian, a part of his public image that later drew attention when his goal celebrations became the subject of debate in Germany.