Felix Nmecha was earmarked as the central midfield answer for Borussia Dortmund early on in the summer transfer window, but a relatively straightforward deal soon got complicated.
The German, who spent much of his early life in England, moved to the UK aged just seven, and the decision from his parents paid off when both he and his brother Lukas were picked up by Manchester City. I am absolutely convinced that he does not harbour any transphobic or homophobic ideas in his conversations. Felix himself emphasised that he respects and loves all people, regardless of their skin colour, religion or sexual orientation. And then there's pride in the sense that it's all about you.
This post was about me believing that it's good to be humble. Not the other way around, not the opposite of that. Now though, fellow midfield signing Marcel Sabitzer has had to make way, and back-to-back 90 minute showings for Nmecha have brought six points and two midfield masterclasses. His display against Werder Bremen last time out was arguably the performance of the week, breaking up and starting play in the middle of the park to edge Dortmund to victory in a match they were second best.
With his long strides he can get almost anywhere on the field. Sporting director Sebastian Kehl added: "Now you can slowly understand why we really wanted the player. He is on a really good path. Keep up-to-date with all the latest Newcastle United fixtures and results and live Premier League standings in our new match centre.
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