Viktoria Plzeň completed the transfer of Karel Spacek from Hradec Králové today. The talented defender signed a three-and-a-half-year contract at the DOOSAN Arena, but will spend the spring part of the season on loan in the eastern Czech Republic.

The twenty-one-year-old footballer made his presence felt with his performances in Hradec Králové, where he played 31 league games and scored five goals. He is also a member of the under-21 national team that qualified for the upcoming European Championship. Now Karel Spáčil is transferring to Viktorka! He signed a three and a half year contract with the club at the DOOSAN Arena.

"He is a quality stopper at an ideal age, with huge potential and hunger for success. This is exactly the kind of player we are looking for and we were really interested in him. We are happy that now we have reached an agreement and he becomes our player," said Daniel Kolář, the club´s sports director.

"We see the possibility of further growth, and we have clearly agreed together on further steps that make sense for both parties. With the European Championship coming up, it will be right if he stays on loan in Hradec for the spring part of the season, i.e. in a familiar environment, where he will play regularly. He will then move to us in the summer and will have a full preparation with us before the new season. We are looking forward to his arrival," explained Daniel Kolář.

"The offer from Viktorka immediately appealed to me. It is a huge club that I follow in the European Cups and I am tempted to become part of it. I´m happy that everything has come to a conclusion and I have clarity about my future. I am looking forward to this new step in my career," said Karel Spáčil after signing the contract.

"I think that we have a reasonable agreement on my hosting, which makes sense at the moment. We have a clear plan. I will now do my best to get to the European Championships and prepare perfectly for the summer move to Viktoria," said the 21-year-old stopper.

Karl, have a great season and we look forward to seeing you in the summer!