Kjøpte ungarsk midtbanespiller

Pompey har kjøpt den ungarske midtbanespilleren Mark Kosznovszky (23).

NYHETER: Det er spesielt sentralt på midtbanen det har vært behov for forsterkninger ettersom Potts har returnert til West Ham. Nå er ungarske Mark Kosznovszky på plass for å gi konkurranse til Marlon Pack og Andre Dozzell.

Overgangssummen Pompey betaler til hans ungarske klubb MTK Budapest er ikke offentliggjort, men det rapporteres om 1 til 1,2 millioner pund. Også andre Championship-klubber skal ha vært interessert, deriblant Sheffield United. Det skal også ha vært interesserte klubber i Nederland.

Avtalen er avhengig av at han får arbeidstillatelse, noe som regnes som en formalitet.

23-åringen, med en rekke u-landskamper for Ungarn, har skrevet under på en treårskontrakt med Pompey.

SE OGSÅ: Márk Kosznovszkys spillerprofil

 

Nykommerens egne kommentarer

«It feels amazing to be here. I’ve been waiting for this moment for a long time and it’s been a dream to play in England. I’m truly grateful for this opportunity and had heard so many good things about Pompey, so that’s why I chose them.

When I saw how passionately the fans support the team and stand by the players, that really sealed the deal for me. I’ll give everything to help the team succeed and am especially looking forward to being able to meet them.

I also had the chance to speak to the coach and it was clear how much the club wanted me here – that made the decision easy. We had a really good chat. He emphasised how much they were waiting for me and how well I’d fit into the system. Coming here was my top priority and I made that clear to everyone, so I’ve been counting down the days to this moment. I’m still young and not the complete player, but that’s also why I’ve joined Pompey – to become even better. I know it won’t be easy and this is a completely different league. There will be challenges, but I won’t give up. I want to become a regular starter, play as many games as I can, provide assists and help Pompey reach their goals.»

 

Hovedtrener John Mousinhos kommentarer til kjøpet

«We’ve brought in an exciting young player, who is very energetic and talented. He can do a bit of everything – being able to handle the ball and also be a bit more attacking to make an impact in the final third.

Márk is also a very powerful runner and we believe he can adapt well to playing in the Championship, so we’re delighted to add him to our squad.”