Ferencváros trims budget by 30% amid Arab sponsor talks; AZ Alkmaar secures Hungarian striker Bendegúz

Ferencváros club president Gábor Kubatov announced that the Hungarian side will cut its budget by roughly 30% as it faces the end of major sponsorship contracts with MVM and Szerencsejáték and negotiates new TV‑rights deals. The club plans to reduce its 47‑player roster, including loaning out younger players, while exploring a potential Arab sponsorship partnership, though no sale of the club is contemplated.

Meanwhile, 19‑year‑old Hungarian forward Kovács Bendegúz signed a contract extension with Dutch club AZ Alkmaar until 2029. After progressing from Jong AZ to the first team and attracting interest from clubs such as Ajax, Juventus and Borussia Dortmund, Bendegúz and his father Ottó emphasized his focus on football and the club’s commitment to retain the player.