Hungary sends a new player to Europe's top leagues » Juventus and Chelsea are fighting for the young striker
Article by Alexandru Stanciu – Published Friday, May 15, 2026, 10:15 a.m. / Updated Friday, May 15, 2026, 10:15 a.m.
Juventus and Chelsea are showing serious interest in Hungarian striker Bendeguz Kovacs (19), but his current club AZ Alkmaar are rushing to offer him a new contract.
According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, the young striker has attracted the attention of both the Bianconeri and the London club.
Bendeguz Kovacs, wanted by Juventus and Chelsea
The centre-forward only turned 19 in March but is already making a big impression after coming through Ajax's renowned youth academy. He joined AZ Alkmaar's U21 team in January and scored 8 goals in 14 matches.
Kovacs' current contract runs until June 2028, which is why the club are working hard to secure his services on a longer-term deal.
Meanwhile, the striker has already caught the attention of Hungary's senior national team coach, who will call him up for friendlies against Finland and Kazakhstan next month.
Bendeguz Kovacs / photo: Instagram
Hungary has more and more players in top teams
Hungarian football has progressed a lot in recent years, and Hungary is represented by several players at the top clubs in Europe.
The most eloquent examples are Liverpool stars Milos Kerkez and Dominik Szoboszlai.
Szoboszlai is in his third season at Liverpool, with whom he won the Premier League title last year. In this season, the Hungarian midfielder was among the best players of the “cormorants”.
Szoboszlai has made 50 appearances this season in all competitions, scoring 13 goals and providing 9 assists.
On the other hand, Milos Kerkez arrived at Liverpool last summer, being transferred from Bournemouth for the sum of 47 million euros.
The left-back has made 32 Premier League appearances this season, scoring two goals and providing an assist.
