For Kevin Csoboth, who recently joined Újpest FC, this year’s European Football Championship brought him fame, the 24-year-old striker scored the winning goal in the 100th minute of extra time in the match against Scotland, which closed the group stage.
Unforgettable moments, this is how Kevin Csoboth was happy after his goal against the Scots. Photo: AFP
Head to the oldest Swiss football club!
After the continental tournament, there was no secret, there was interest in Csoboth, who will eventually continue in St. Gallen, which is in the Swiss top flight. The club website according to the Hungarian player signed an agreement until 2028.
– Kevin is a fast, agile and goal-sensitive soccer player who can be deployed in several positions up front. Despite his young age, he has international experience, and we are glad that he chose us, said sports director Roger Stilz.
Founded in 1879, St. Gallen is the oldest football club in Switzerland, but has only won two league titles (1904, 2000) and one Swiss Cup (1969). In the 2000s, it was relegated twice to the second division, but in the last ten years it has stabilized its place in the top division. It plays its home games in the 19,694-seat Kybunpark Stadium.
“We hope the farewell is not final”
Of course, Csoboth’s previous club, a in an official announcement the president of Újpest FC also spoke.
– Kevin’s departure was not a question of money, but a personal decision. He felt that he had to change in order to be able to continue his career at an even higher level, and with the interests of Hungarian football and the Hungarian national team in mind, we decided not to put an obstacle in the way of his departure. There was a serious offer for Kevin more than a year ago, but instead of an outstanding salary and a career abroad, he decided to stay and help the club fight to stay. We thank him for this and everything else he did for Újpest! It is a great pride that after 60 years and Ferenc Bene, the entire country celebrated a goal scorer from Újpest again at a European Championship.
We hope the farewell is not final and we will see Csoboth Kevin in purple and white again. Now, however, we can do nothing but wish him the best of luck in achieving all that he is destined to achieve in football!
Péter Ratatics said.
Thanks to Újpest
– I would like to thank the management of Újpest FC for the correct attitude regarding my transfer. I made this decision with a heavy heart, since I arrived almost as a child, and now I am leaving as a national team player. Still, I’m calm because I think it’s impossible for the club to end up in a situation like it was in when I turned down a serious offer and stayed to help. I would also like to thank the fans for giving me the confidence even with only five minutes of NB I routine and for supporting me in making my mark in the league and even in the national team. You will remain in my heart forever, I will happily think back on the years I spent here. Our journey together has now ended, but I hope I can wear the Újpest jersey again! – with these words Kevin Csoboth said goodbye to Újpest.
