Sparta Prague strike deal for Viktor Vitalyos
Sparta Prague have agreed a deal to sign Viktor Vitalyos, the 2007-born centre-back, from MTK Budapest. The agreement is worth over €2m, and the player is set to sign today as the move goes into final paperwork and registration steps, as Fabrizio Romano reported on X.
For Sparta, it’s another statement that their recruitment is not just about immediate starters – it’s also about securing high-upside talent early, especially in positions where elite development can quickly turn into major resale value.
Sparta Prague also confirmed the move via X: ''Eighteen-year-old Viktor Vitályos will officially transfer to Letna (Sparta's home ground) on July 1, 2026. The left-footed defender from MTK Budapest will join Brian Priske's team for pre-season training.''
"Viktor is a player who is improving very quickly in his career, which is why we decided not to wait any longer, to act quickly and secure his future with us. We believe in his potential and want to be sure that such a talented defender will grow with us," says AC Sparta Praha sports director Tomáš Rosický.
Who is Viktor Vitalyos?
Vitalyos is a left-footed centre-back, developed in Hungary and currently registered with MTK. He has been building senior experience at a young age, and the profile fits what modern clubs hunt in young central defenders: composure, left-footed build-up potential, and the physical base to grow into top-level football.
Agency angle: EM Sports Consulting and Matyas Esterhazy
Vitalyos is represented by EM Sports Consulting, founded and led by Matyas Esterhazy.
Esterhazy is one of the most influential agents in Central Europe and also represents Dominik Szoboszlai. That matters because agencies with strong cross-border relationships can help smooth the pathway from domestic leagues into clubs with bigger European exposure – exactly what a Sparta move can represent for a Hungarian teenage defender.
Why this deal is notable for Sparta
A fee north of €2m for a 2007-born centre-back signals a long-term plan, not a short-term fix. Sparta are paying for upside – the chance to develop a defender internally, give him minutes in a demanding environment, and potentially create a high-value asset for the next stage of his career.
If the signing is completed as expected, it’s another example of Sparta using regional scouting plus smart agency networks to access elite young talent before the wider market gets fully involved.
