Hungarian football fans may already recognise the name of André Schembri. In 2006 he scored two goals in Malta’s historic 2-1 home victory over Hungary, during a UEFA Euro 2008 qualifying game.
Having completed his move to Fradi, André Schembri said: “It’s a great honour to sign for Ferencváros Football Club, who are the most successful team in the history of Hungarian football. Budapest is a beautiful city and with Justin Haber here already, I think it be very easy for me to settle in.
“I can now look forward to working with manager Craig Short and the rest of the squad. I have no doubt that playing for such a high profile club will take me to a new level as a player.”
Dave McCarthy, Joint Managing Director of Ferencváros, said: “We are confident that both André Schembri and Justin Haber will go on to prove important signings for Ferencváros. Their signatures come during a period where the club is enjoying a growing affiliation with Malta.
“Our recent visit to the island proved a huge success. The club appreciated the warm welcome we received from the people of Malta. We hope our new Maltese signing further strengthens our relationship with the island.”