Portuguese left-back Tiago Goncalves (24) has transferred from Romanian club FC Hermannstadt to Hungarian side Ujpest FC for a fee of €800,000, with Hermannstadt retaining 10% of any future transfer fee. Goncalves signed a two-year contract with an option for a third year, joining a team that finished seventh in last season’s Nemzeti Bajnokság I, with the new campaign starting on July 25, 2025.
Recognized for his offensive contributions as well as defensive solidity—evidenced by 4 goals and 9 assists last season—Goncalves is expected to strengthen Ujpest’s left flank significantly. Coach Damir Krznar highlighted his potential impact in matches demanding dominance and attacking impetus from the left side. The transfer underscores Hermannstadt’s effective scouting and sports marketing strategies as they continue to develop and export talent to prominent European leagues[1][3].
This move could be vital for Ujpest’s ambitions to climb higher in Hungarian football, leveraging Goncalves’s combination of technical skills and attacking mindset from the defense.