Greuther Fürth have completed the signing of Hungarian centre-back Krisztián Keresztes from Nyíregyháza. The 26-year-old joins the 2. Bundesliga side on an initial loan deal that contains an obligation to buy, with specific conditions attached to the permanent transfer.
The defender arrives with fresh experience from the Scottish Premiership, having spent the previous campaign on loan at Dundee United. Keresztes proved a durable and reliable presence at Tannadice, accumulating 42 appearances across all competitions in a testament to his fitness and consistency. His contributions included scoring during a 2-1 triumph against the eventual Scottish champions in December 2025, underlining his capability against top-tier opposition. That victory against Celtic highlighted his potential to influence matches against stronger opponents.
The move represents a significant step in Keresztes’ career as he transitions from the Hungarian league to German football’s second tier. Having demonstrated his durability in Scotland, the centre-back will hope to cement a regular starting role under the Franconian club’s coaching staff.
The capture continues an active recruitment drive for the Bavarian side, who preserved their 2. Bundesliga status via a narrow relegation playoff victory over RW Essen at the end of last season. The club have already secured the services of Fortuna Düsseldorf winger Shinta Appelkamp and former Borussia Dortmund midfielder Ole Pohlmann as they look to build a squad capable of climbing the table.
Although the exact financial package remains undisclosed, the loan-to-buy structure indicates Greuther Fürth view the transfer as a long-term investment. The obligation to buy, triggered by specific performance conditions, allows the club to monitor Keresztes’ adaptation to the tactical and physical demands of German football before finalising the permanent switch. Such arrangements have become increasingly common for second-tier clubs seeking to balance squad investment with financial prudence.
Keresztes will enter a defensive rotation that requires fresh legs after the intensity of a relegation battle. His experience in the physically demanding Scottish game and his proven availability throughout a lengthy campaign could prove crucial as Fürth seek to establish greater stability in the division.