Daniel Arzani leaves Melbourne Victory to join Hungarian heavyweights Ferencvaros

Socceroo Daniel Arzani is returning to Europe after spending the past three seasons in the A-League.

Socceroos playmaker Daniel Arzani has left Melbourne Victory to join Hungarian champions Ferencvaros.

The move marks a return to Europe for 26-year-old Arzani, who after leaving Melbourne City in 2018 to sign as a teenager in 2018 with English Premier League giants Manchester City had loan spells with Celtic (Scotland), Utrecht (Netherlands), AGF (Denmark) and Lommel (Belgium), returned to the A-League in 2022 to join Macarthur FC.

Arzani returned to Melbourne the following year to link with the Victory, where he has spent the past two seasons, helping the club to successive A-League grand final appearances.

“My time at Melbourne Victory has been incredibly rewarding,” Arzani said.

“The club has played a key role in my growth both on and off the pitch over the past couple of seasons, allowing me to enjoy my football and do what I do best.

“While I am excited for the next chapter, I will always be grateful for my time at Melbourne Victory and the enormous support I received from the club’s members and fans.”

✍️ - Ferencváros announced the signing of Daniel Arzani. 🟢🚨 pic.twitter.com/O1FKNjKvEy

— Hungarian Football Xtra (@HunFootballXtra) June 13, 2025

Arzani’s time at the Victory has also coincided with his return to the national team after an absence of six years.

He has scored one goal – against Hungary in June 2018 – in his 10 appearances for the Socceroos.

Arzani’s move to Ferencvaros, who are coached by Irishman and former Tottenham and Liverpool striker Robbie Keane, could also give him the chance to compete in the UEFA Champions League, with his new club in the competition’s second qualifying round.

Arzani – who had also been linked with a move to Scottish club Hearts – is the second player in the past two days to leave the Victory, with left-back Kasey Bos also heading to Europe after a signing a four-year-deal with German Bundesliga club Mainz 05 for a deal that will reportedly net the Melbourne club a transfer fee of $880,000.

Meanwhile, Sydney FC has released German import Anas Ouahim from the final season of his Sky Blues contract for family reasons.

Ouahim’s desire to be closer to his son in Germany has led to his departure, with the 27-year-old midfielder set to continue his career closer to Europe in the Middle East.

“At the moment, the distance makes it difficult for me to see him, and I’m very thankful to the club for supporting my decision and allowing me to end the final year of my contract,” he said.

Originally published as Daniel Arzani leaves Melbourne Victory to join Hungarian heavyweights Ferencvaros