Article by Eduard Apostol – Published Tuesday, February 24, 2026 20:46 / Updated Tuesday, February 24, 2026 22:30
Paul Anton, 34 years oldsigned the extension of the commitment until 2027 with ETO Gyor. The Romanian captain of the Hungarian premier league leader gave his first reaction after signing the contract
ETO Gyor continues to impress in the Hungarian premier league. It is the leader, with 3 points in front of Ferencvaros, the main force of the country. After playing in the European cups this season, the white and green want to make the big shot and win the big trophy. It would be a first after 13 years for Gyor, who has 4 titles in his record.
Paul Anton at the presentation of the contract extension with Gyor
A group that also went through dark periods, returning to the Hungarian first league just two years ago. ETO Gyor have announced an important move in the title fight this evening.
Paul Anton on stage in Gyor at least until June 2027
The “Romanian team from Hungary” formalized the extension of the contract with Paul Anton, 34 years old, the captain of the formation. More precisely, the Transylvanian signed a commitment with Gyor that currently extends until June 2027.
The former captain of Dinamo and Romanian international arrived at ETO Gyor in the summer of 2023. At the time when the team was in the second echelon. He promoted with the Hungarians, played in the European cups, took the team to the 1st place, was selected at the end of 2025 in the first 11 of the best footballers in Hungary.
Paul was the hero of a spectacular presentation, on the stage of the theater in Gyor, then at the stadium, the white-green announced with great pomp the signing of the new agreement. The club wanted to secure the services of one of the most important players in the Hungarian league amid the fierce title battle head-to-head with Ferencvaros.
4Romanians are currently performing at ETO Gyor: Paul Anton, Claudiu Bumba, Ștefan Vlădoiu and Deian Boldor
Paul Anton for GSP.ro after signing the new contract: “I am very satisfied”
“I am very satisfied that I managed to extend and I hope it will be a good omen both for me and for the club. In the sense that we have our chance to make a good performance this season and we will fight to the end to succeed”, Anton pointed out for GSP.ro, this evening.
“(How is life in Hungary?) It's quiet. Gyor is a small, beautiful city, close to three capitals. If you have a day off and want to escape the monotony of the city, you have a choice.
Somewhat, yes, it's less stress! First of all, you don't really understand everything that is being said. Of course there are critics, in addition to appreciation, but you don't understand and it doesn't affect you like in Romania.
What do I like most about Hungarians? They are serious, hardworking and industrious people. This is what I see in young Hungarian players. It characterizes his seriousness and work”, said the Transylvanian in an interview given to Gazeta Sporturilur at the beginning of 2026.
79of matches, 5 goals and 14 assists has been collected by Paul Anton for Gyor since he signed with the Hungarians in July 2023
