Palkó Dárdai leaves Hertha BSC:
The home-grown player continues his career at Puskás Akadémia FC.
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Palkó Dárdai Embarks on New Chapter at Puskás AkadémiaThe 26-year-old Hertha forward moves after 53 appearances and 8 goals to Hungarian club Puskás Akadémia FC in summer 2025.
Key FactsJul 8, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: herthabsc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: herthabsc.com
- Palkó Dárdai will leave Hertha BSC and join Puskás Akadémia FC starting summer 2025.
- He joined Hertha’s academy in 2011 and made his professional debut in the 2017/18 UEFA Europa League.
- Dárdai scored eight goals and provided five assists in 53 competitive matches for Hertha’s first team.
- Following a stint at Fehérvár FC from 2021, he returned to Hertha in 2023 before seeking a new challenge.
I am very grateful that I was able to fulfill my childhood dream at Hertha BSC, scoring goals for the first team and celebrating in the Ostkurve.— Palkó Dárdai reflects on his time at Hertha BSC and his move to Puskás Akadémia FC.
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