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Akpe Victory Maduabuchukwu Transfer from Zalaegerszegi TE to Basel
Akpe Victory (19) has joined FC Basel from Hungarian club Zalaegerszegi TE FC. He previously played in Lithuania at FK Banga Gargzdai and played in the Conference League qualifiers. His contract runs until 2030 and he will wear shirt number 55.
Akpe Victory (19) has joined FC Basel from Hungarian club Zalaegerszegi TE FC. He previously played in Lithuania at FK Banga Gargzdai and played in the Conference League qualifiers. His contract runs until 2030 and he will wear shirt number 55.
According to Ben Jacobs, the Swiss club FC Basel is nearing the signing of Akpe Victory. Zalaegerszeg will receive approximately 3 million euros for the Nigerian defender and will also get a share of any future transfer fee.
According to Ben Jacobs, the Swiss club FC Basel is nearing the signing of Akpe Victory. Zalaegerszeg will receive approximately 3 million euros for the Nigerian defender and will also get a share of any future transfer fee.
Rudy Galetti reported via X on 3 July that FC Basel reached an agreement for Akpe Victory after intensive negotiations. According to Nemzeti Sport, Akpe Victory has boarded a flight to Switzerland to complete the transfer. Zalaegerszeg maintained a €5 million valuation, and Basel structured a financial package that satisfied the Hungarian club.
Rudy Galetti reported via X on 3 July that FC Basel reached an agreement for Akpe Victory after intensive negotiations. According to Nemzeti Sport, Akpe Victory has boarded a flight to Switzerland to complete the transfer. Zalaegerszeg maintained a €5 million valuation, and Basel structured a financial package that satisfied the Hungarian club.
Nemzeti Sport reported that Akpe Victory is leaving Zalaegerszeg and will continue his career at twenty-one-time Swiss champions FC Basel. The publication stated that the 19-year-old Nigerian defender has said goodbye to his teammates at ZTE and believes an agreement has been reached with the Swiss club. Transfer journalist Rudy Galetti stated on X that after weeks of negotiations, the Swiss club came to an agreement with ZTE, who had previously rejected offers for the player. Galetti also stated that Akpe Victory is now set to begin playing in Switzerland.
Nemzeti Sport reported that Akpe Victory is leaving Zalaegerszeg and will continue his career at twenty-one-time Swiss champions FC Basel. The publication stated that the 19-year-old Nigerian defender has said goodbye to his teammates at ZTE and believes an agreement has been reached with the Swiss club. Transfer journalist Rudy Galetti stated on X that after weeks of negotiations, the Swiss club came to an agreement with ZTE, who had previously rejected offers for the player. Galetti also stated that Akpe Victory is now set to begin playing in Switzerland.
According to transfer expert Rudy Galetti, FC Basel is close to signing Akpe Victory from Zalaegerszegi TE. It is also reported that talks with the defender are already advanced.
According to transfer expert Rudy Galetti, FC Basel is close to signing Akpe Victory from Zalaegerszegi TE. It is also reported that talks with the defender are already advanced.
On 5 June, Ben Jacobs reported that Zalaegerszegi TE had rejected two offers from Basel for Akpe Victory due to a difference in valuation, and that the Hungarian club was waiting for a better offer.
On 5 June, Ben Jacobs reported that Zalaegerszegi TE had rejected two offers from Basel for Akpe Victory due to a difference in valuation, and that the Hungarian club was waiting for a better offer.
The transfer director for 21-time Swiss champions Basel attended the Ferencváros–ZTE Magyar Kupa final to observe 19-year-old Nigerian centre-back Akpe Victory. Informal discussions have already occurred between the clubs, but the Swiss side has not yet submitted an official offer. The defender is also reportedly being monitored by clubs in Spain and Germany. The Portuguese press has reported on interest from Benfica, and an English journalist noted interest from the Scottish club Rangers. Victory joined Zalaegerszegi in January 2026, and his contract is valid until June 30, 2028. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €100k. In May 2026, reports indicated Rangers were considering a bid that would be in excess of €5m, while in the same month Benfica's interest was linked to a potential investment of approximately five million euros.
The transfer director for 21-time Swiss champions Basel attended the Ferencváros–ZTE Magyar Kupa final to observe 19-year-old Nigerian centre-back Akpe Victory. Informal discussions have already occurred between the clubs, but the Swiss side has not yet submitted an official offer. The defender is also reportedly being monitored by clubs in Spain and Germany. The Portuguese press has reported on interest from Benfica, and an English journalist noted interest from the Scottish club Rangers. Victory joined Zalaegerszegi in January 2026, and his contract is valid until June 30, 2028. His current market value on Transfermarkt is €100k. In May 2026, reports indicated Rangers were considering a bid that would be in excess of €5m, while in the same month Benfica's interest was linked to a potential investment of approximately five million euros.
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