Justin Njinmah has taken the opportunity to prove his Bundesliga quality. Playing in Germany’s top flight is his dream. The 22-year-old attacker spent the last year and a half on loan at Borussia Dortmund’s third division side, and his stint there fully paid off. With his contract extension at SV Werder, Njinmah wants to take the next step in his career. “I want to prove myself here,” said the Hamburg native. “Even if I have to get in line first, I know how to fight for my place.”
At youth level, Justin Njinmah played for Eimsbütteler TV, Holstein Kiel and finally moved to SVW. There, the attacker played for the U23 side, which is why he only knows his new teammates in the Bundesliga in passing. He has only remained in contact with Nick Woltemade, who was also loaned out to SV Elversberg in the 3. Liga last season. “We texted regularly,” recalled Njinmah. “We mostly congratulated each other after the games if the other was successful.”
During his time at BVB, Njinmah played under three coaches in Enrico Maaßen, Christian Preußer and Jan Zimmermann. The fast-paced winger managed to prove himself to all three and even made his Bundesliga debut in the first team against Leipzig (3-0). Particularly since February, Njinmah has drawn a lot of attention with 11 goals in the 3. Liga and has been in the first-team squad on another two occasions. “Especially as a striker, it gives you an enormous amount of self-confidence when you score goals,” said Njinmah. “But I can play in all positions up top, I’m flexible and I bring pace.”
Of course, the quality that he showed, above all in the second half of the season, has been noticed by other clubs. Despite other options, Njinmah decided that his journey at Werder Bremen was not over yet. “I want to prove myself in the Bundesliga because it’s the greatest thing in this country to play in this league,” explained the 22-year-old. “When I get my chance, I will do everything I can to make the most of it.”
Justin Njinmah has extended his contract at SVW, having spent last season at Borussia Dortmund on loan ✍️
— SV Werder Bremen EN (@werderbremen_en) June 28, 2023
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