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Barnabás Varga Transfer from Ferencváros to AEK Athens
Marko Nikolic stated that Barnabas Varga was his first target for strengthening the attack, adding that he had a clear intention for the club to acquire the striker and had requested in December that the club president sign him if the opportunity arose. Nikolic also confirmed that Barnabas Varga will be included in the squad for the match against Aris in Thessaloniki.
Marko Nikolic stated that Barnabas Varga was his first target for strengthening the attack, adding that he had a clear intention for the club to acquire the striker and had requested in December that the club president sign him if the opportunity arose. Nikolic also confirmed that Barnabas Varga will be included in the squad for the match against Aris in Thessaloniki.
FTC sporting director Hajnal Tamás stated that after AEK expressed their interest, negotiations began and ended with an agreement suitable for all parties. He said Barnabás Varga and his agent were continuously in contact, and it was clear that this was a huge opportunity for the player with a very favorable contract. Varga explicitly stated his desire to leave. Greek and Hungarian media reported a transfer fee of €4.5 million, but Hajnal said the actual amount is somewhat higher than that figure. Hajnal also mentioned that the club does not usually disclose the transfer fee but confirmed it is a bit more than €4.5 million.
FTC sporting director Hajnal Tamás stated that after AEK expressed their interest, negotiations began and ended with an agreement suitable for all parties. He said Barnabás Varga and his agent were continuously in contact, and it was clear that this was a huge opportunity for the player with a very favorable contract. Varga explicitly stated his desire to leave. Greek and Hungarian media reported a transfer fee of €4.5 million, but Hajnal said the actual amount is somewhat higher than that figure. Hajnal also mentioned that the club does not usually disclose the transfer fee but confirmed it is a bit more than €4.5 million.
A statement from Ferencvaros highlighted the importance of Barnabas Varga's transfer for the club and Hungarian football. Tamas Hajnal, the club's sporting director, commented on Varga's departure. Hajnal noted that selling a 31-year-old footballer for such a high fee is rare and that the transfer brings great benefit to the club and Hungarian football. He also expressed happiness that Varga had secured a favorable contract at this point in his career and wished him success. Barnabas Varga posted a farewell message to Ferencvaros on social media, in which he expressed gratitude for his time with the club and stated that he is moving to a new challenge.
A statement from Ferencvaros highlighted the importance of Barnabas Varga's transfer for the club and Hungarian football. Tamas Hajnal, the club's sporting director, commented on Varga's departure. Hajnal noted that selling a 31-year-old footballer for such a high fee is rare and that the transfer brings great benefit to the club and Hungarian football. He also expressed happiness that Varga had secured a favorable contract at this point in his career and wished him success. Barnabas Varga posted a farewell message to Ferencvaros on social media, in which he expressed gratitude for his time with the club and stated that he is moving to a new challenge.
PAE AEK announced it has signed footballer Barnabas Varga from Ferencvaros. The Hungarian international striker's contract with AEK is effective until the summer of 2029. After signing his contract, Barnabas Varga communicated to aekfc.gr that he is very happy and excited about his transfer being completed. He said he wanted to thank the team's president and its people, noting that everyone had been very warm towards him from the first moment. Varga added that he wants to give his best, score many goals for AEK, and hopes that they will have won one or more titles at the season's end.
PAE AEK announced it has signed footballer Barnabas Varga from Ferencvaros. The Hungarian international striker's contract with AEK is effective until the summer of 2029. After signing his contract, Barnabas Varga communicated to aekfc.gr that he is very happy and excited about his transfer being completed. He said he wanted to thank the team's president and its people, noting that everyone had been very warm towards him from the first moment. Varga added that he wants to give his best, score many goals for AEK, and hopes that they will have won one or more titles at the season's end.
According to Gazzetta.gr, Barnabas Varga has passed his medical examinations and is considered an AEK player, with the official announcement being the only remaining step, which will be released within the next 24 hours. The procedural steps for acquiring the 31-year-old Hungarian forward from Ferencvaros have been completed. After arriving in Athens from Budapest late on Sunday, Varga completed his transfer to AEK today by passing the required medical and ergometric tests. The deal with Ferencvaros was for 4.5 million euros.
According to Gazzetta.gr, Barnabas Varga has passed his medical examinations and is considered an AEK player, with the official announcement being the only remaining step, which will be released within the next 24 hours. The procedural steps for acquiring the 31-year-old Hungarian forward from Ferencvaros have been completed. After arriving in Athens from Budapest late on Sunday, Varga completed his transfer to AEK today by passing the required medical and ergometric tests. The deal with Ferencvaros was for 4.5 million euros.
According to Gazzetta.gr, Barnabas Varga arrived in Athens from Budapest on Sunday night to finalize his transfer to AEK. Varga was accompanied by his agent Peter Paunoch and will begin the necessary medical examinations to complete his transfer for the next 3.5 years. AEK had reached an agreement with Ferencvaros on New Year's Day to buy the Hungarian striker in a deal that reached 4.5 million euros. The details were settled in the following days.
According to Gazzetta.gr, Barnabas Varga arrived in Athens from Budapest on Sunday night to finalize his transfer to AEK. Varga was accompanied by his agent Peter Paunoch and will begin the necessary medical examinations to complete his transfer for the next 3.5 years. AEK had reached an agreement with Ferencvaros on New Year's Day to buy the Hungarian striker in a deal that reached 4.5 million euros. The details were settled in the following days.
According to Gazzetta.gr, Barnabas Varga is arriving in Athens for AEK, accompanied by his agent Peter Paunoch. With his arrival, the completion of his transfer will enter its final stage. The forward is scheduled to undergo medical tests on Monday and will then be announced for the next 3.5 years. The transfer agreement with Ferencvaros was for 4.5 million euros.
According to Gazzetta.gr, Barnabas Varga is arriving in Athens for AEK, accompanied by his agent Peter Paunoch. With his arrival, the completion of his transfer will enter its final stage. The forward is scheduled to undergo medical tests on Monday and will then be announced for the next 3.5 years. The transfer agreement with Ferencvaros was for 4.5 million euros.
Barnabas Varga is expected to arrive in Athens tonight at 20:30. The agreement between AEK and Ferencvaros has been settled at approximately 5 million euros. The arrival of Varga in the Greek capital precedes the formal completion of the transfer, which includes medical examinations, procedures, and signatures. Varga is described as a prolific striker with 99 goals in the last four years.
Barnabas Varga is expected to arrive in Athens tonight at 20:30. The agreement between AEK and Ferencvaros has been settled at approximately 5 million euros. The arrival of Varga in the Greek capital precedes the formal completion of the transfer, which includes medical examinations, procedures, and signatures. Varga is described as a prolific striker with 99 goals in the last four years.
Barnabas Varga has left Ferencvaros to continue at AEK. It is reported that AEK acquired him to be a main weapon in their attack.
Barnabas Varga has left Ferencvaros to continue at AEK. It is reported that AEK acquired him to be a main weapon in their attack.
The transfer of Barnabas Varga to AEK is in its final stage, as the Hungarian international striker is expected in Athens on Sunday (04/01) to undergo medical examinations and complete his move. The deal involves a payment of approximately 4,500,000 euros, and Barnabas Varga will sign a contract until the summer of 2029. SPORT24 reported that AEK reached an agreement with Ferencvaros on New Year's Day for the acquisition of Barnabas Varga.
The transfer of Barnabas Varga to AEK is in its final stage, as the Hungarian international striker is expected in Athens on Sunday (04/01) to undergo medical examinations and complete his move. The deal involves a payment of approximately 4,500,000 euros, and Barnabas Varga will sign a contract until the summer of 2029. SPORT24 reported that AEK reached an agreement with Ferencvaros on New Year's Day for the acquisition of Barnabas Varga.
The reported agreement between Ferencvaros and AEK for the transfer of Barnabas Varga has generated significant attention in Hungarian sports media, where the deal is described as a significant financial success for Ferencvaros. Hungarian estimates place the transfer cost between 4.5 and 5 million euros and suggest the player's contract with AEK is expected to be for 3.5 years. The role of AEK coach Marko Nikolic in completing the transfer is highlighted as decisive. His personal communication and a guarantee of Varga's role in AEK's plans are said to have been crucial factors in favor of the Greek club. The website 'Ma7 Médiacsalád' notes the major challenge Ferencvaros now faces in replacing such an influential team member within January.
The reported agreement between Ferencvaros and AEK for the transfer of Barnabas Varga has generated significant attention in Hungarian sports media, where the deal is described as a significant financial success for Ferencvaros. Hungarian estimates place the transfer cost between 4.5 and 5 million euros and suggest the player's contract with AEK is expected to be for 3.5 years. The role of AEK coach Marko Nikolic in completing the transfer is highlighted as decisive. His personal communication and a guarantee of Varga's role in AEK's plans are said to have been crucial factors in favor of the Greek club. The website 'Ma7 Médiacsalád' notes the major challenge Ferencvaros now faces in replacing such an influential team member within January.
Sportdog and 943 Interwetten Sports reported that Javier Ribalta is targeting Barnabas Varga of Ferencvaros to partner with Luka Jovic at AEK. Marko Nikolic is reportedly very interested in Varga, who is his first choice. A Serbian agent connected to Nikolic was involved in discussions because of his connections with both Ferencvaros and Varga's representatives. Ferencvaros had previously rejected an offer from an MLS club for approximately 3.5 million euros and another from a club in Arabia that reached 4 million euros with bonuses. Ferencvaros established a minimum asking price of 5 million euros for Varga. In mid-December, AEK halted negotiations due to the expense but later submitted an improved offer with support from Varga, who considered it a significant opportunity to play for a European club. AEK first reached an agreement with Varga for a contract with annual earnings of approximately 1.8 million euros plus bonuses, and subsequently made an improved offer to Ferencvaros. The Greek-Serbian agent network reported that the transfer fee exceeded 4.7 million euros. AEK experienced significant competition from Arabian clubs. Reports from Hungary eventually indicated that an agreement was reached between AEK and Ferencvaros around New Year's. The total first-year cost, which includes Varga's salary, commissions, and large advances, is expected to reach or exceed 7 million euros by 2026.
Sportdog and 943 Interwetten Sports reported that Javier Ribalta is targeting Barnabas Varga of Ferencvaros to partner with Luka Jovic at AEK. Marko Nikolic is reportedly very interested in Varga, who is his first choice. A Serbian agent connected to Nikolic was involved in discussions because of his connections with both Ferencvaros and Varga's representatives. Ferencvaros had previously rejected an offer from an MLS club for approximately 3.5 million euros and another from a club in Arabia that reached 4 million euros with bonuses. Ferencvaros established a minimum asking price of 5 million euros for Varga. In mid-December, AEK halted negotiations due to the expense but later submitted an improved offer with support from Varga, who considered it a significant opportunity to play for a European club. AEK first reached an agreement with Varga for a contract with annual earnings of approximately 1.8 million euros plus bonuses, and subsequently made an improved offer to Ferencvaros. The Greek-Serbian agent network reported that the transfer fee exceeded 4.7 million euros. AEK experienced significant competition from Arabian clubs. Reports from Hungary eventually indicated that an agreement was reached between AEK and Ferencvaros around New Year's. The total first-year cost, which includes Varga's salary, commissions, and large advances, is expected to reach or exceed 7 million euros by 2026.
AEK Athens has reached an agreement with Ferencvaros for the acquisition of Barnabas Varga. According to Hungarian sources, the deal was essentially confirmed a few hours after the start of the new year. The sporting director, Javier Ribalta, focused exclusively on Varga and persisted in pursuing the striker. The owner, Marios Iliopoulos, provided the funds required to complete the transfer, which was described as a significant move and a New Year's gift for Marko Nikolic and AEK fans. The transfer is reported as essentially completed pending only formalities. Varga is expected to arrive in Athens soon and could potentially be available for the upcoming match against Aris. Barnabas Varga sought the transfer to AEK and pushed for it, despite interest from a Saudi Arabian club that offered Ferencvaros over 5 million euros for him. Varga did not want to leave Europe, even though the financial offer for him personally was generous.
AEK Athens has reached an agreement with Ferencvaros for the acquisition of Barnabas Varga. According to Hungarian sources, the deal was essentially confirmed a few hours after the start of the new year. The sporting director, Javier Ribalta, focused exclusively on Varga and persisted in pursuing the striker. The owner, Marios Iliopoulos, provided the funds required to complete the transfer, which was described as a significant move and a New Year's gift for Marko Nikolic and AEK fans. The transfer is reported as essentially completed pending only formalities. Varga is expected to arrive in Athens soon and could potentially be available for the upcoming match against Aris. Barnabas Varga sought the transfer to AEK and pushed for it, despite interest from a Saudi Arabian club that offered Ferencvaros over 5 million euros for him. Varga did not want to leave Europe, even though the financial offer for him personally was generous.
AEK reached an agreement with Ferencvaros to sign the forward Barnabas Varga for 4,500,000 euros. It is expected that Barnabas Varga will join AEK until the summer of 2029.
AEK reached an agreement with Ferencvaros to sign the forward Barnabas Varga for 4,500,000 euros. It is expected that Barnabas Varga will join AEK until the summer of 2029.
Gazzetta.gr reports that AEK has reached an agreement with Ferencvaros for Barnabas Varga. AEK had made the player their primary transfer objective, and there was a significant effort over the last 24 hours to finalize an agreement with the Hungarian club.
Gazzetta.gr reports that AEK has reached an agreement with Ferencvaros for Barnabas Varga. AEK had made the player their primary transfer objective, and there was a significant effort over the last 24 hours to finalize an agreement with the Hungarian club.
AEK is intensifying its efforts to acquire Barnabas Varga. According to SPORT24, he is the main target for the striker position and it is quite likely Varga will join the club.
AEK is intensifying its efforts to acquire Barnabas Varga. According to SPORT24, he is the main target for the striker position and it is quite likely Varga will join the club.
AEK is attempting to transfer Barnabas Varga in a revived and ongoing effort. The transfer is considered difficult because Varga is a capable scorer and Ferencvaros is competing for the Hungarian league title and for placement in the top eight of the Europa League League Phase. A potential intervention from a Middle Eastern club could also make the transfer financially unviable.
AEK is attempting to transfer Barnabas Varga in a revived and ongoing effort. The transfer is considered difficult because Varga is a capable scorer and Ferencvaros is competing for the Hungarian league title and for placement in the top eight of the Europa League League Phase. A potential intervention from a Middle Eastern club could also make the transfer financially unviable.
According to Nemzeti Sport, Barnabas Varga is very close to joining AEK, and the report states that only the medical examinations are left for the transfer to be completed. AEK denies that there is advanced contact or an agreement. Nemzeti Sport claims AEK has submitted the most advanced offer, which Ferencvaros has reportedly acknowledged. The president of Ferencvaros, Gabor Kubatov, confirmed in his recent annual speech that Varga will be sold quickly. Kubatov stated that although Varga has a year and a half left on his contract, they cannot tell him not to go, and that the first offer has already arrived. On bwinSPORT FM, Giorgos Tsakiris stated that the case remains open and that AEK continues to monitor the player closely.
According to Nemzeti Sport, Barnabas Varga is very close to joining AEK, and the report states that only the medical examinations are left for the transfer to be completed. AEK denies that there is advanced contact or an agreement. Nemzeti Sport claims AEK has submitted the most advanced offer, which Ferencvaros has reportedly acknowledged. The president of Ferencvaros, Gabor Kubatov, confirmed in his recent annual speech that Varga will be sold quickly. Kubatov stated that although Varga has a year and a half left on his contract, they cannot tell him not to go, and that the first offer has already arrived. On bwinSPORT FM, Giorgos Tsakiris stated that the case remains open and that AEK continues to monitor the player closely.
AEK is the third major Greek team to show interest in Barnabas Varga. According to agent sources, contacts were made by Ribalta using coach Nikolic's Serbian agent. Ferencvaros' demands are higher than last summer, starting from €5,000,000. Barnabas Varga wants to join AEK and contacts have taken place. At this time, official AEK has denied the matter, which may have ended. Varga was an exception to the transfer criteria of Ribalta and Nikolic.
AEK is the third major Greek team to show interest in Barnabas Varga. According to agent sources, contacts were made by Ribalta using coach Nikolic's Serbian agent. Ferencvaros' demands are higher than last summer, starting from €5,000,000. Barnabas Varga wants to join AEK and contacts have taken place. At this time, official AEK has denied the matter, which may have ended. Varga was an exception to the transfer criteria of Ribalta and Nikolic.
Although AEK denied Hungarian reports about their interest in Ferencvaros striker Barnabas Varga, stating they are unfounded, the player's name has been considered by the club, which is not dismissing the possibility of signing the 31-year-old Hungarian forward. Varga's agent, Peter Paunoch, commented on the interest from AEK, stating that he could neither confirm nor deny it. The agent also said that developments could be rapid and that a lot may be decided next week.
Although AEK denied Hungarian reports about their interest in Ferencvaros striker Barnabas Varga, stating they are unfounded, the player's name has been considered by the club, which is not dismissing the possibility of signing the 31-year-old Hungarian forward. Varga's agent, Peter Paunoch, commented on the interest from AEK, stating that he could neither confirm nor deny it. The agent also said that developments could be rapid and that a lot may be decided next week.
According to reports citing Greek information, AEK is interested in acquiring Barnabás Varga, an international striker for Ferencvaros, but the Greek club has denied this claim.
According to reports citing Greek information, AEK is interested in acquiring Barnabás Varga, an international striker for Ferencvaros, but the Greek club has denied this claim.
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