Arne Maier (27) is leaving FC Augsburg immediately. The German midfielder is transferring permanently to Ujpest Budapest in Hungary, six months before the end of his contract. The medical check is taking place today. Pál Dárdai, Maier's mentor from their time together at Hertha BSC and now sporting director in Budapest, was instrumental in the transfer. Maier joined FC Augsburg in July 2022 and has made 18 appearances for the Germany U21 team, scoring one goal. He has not made any appearances in the Bundesliga this season. His current Transfermarkt market value is €2.00m.