Ákos Buzsáky breaks silence after being reported missing in Hungary
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- Ákos Buzsáky has confirmed he is safe after being reported missing in Hungary.
- The former QPR midfielder said he had deliberately stepped away from his daily life.
- Buzsáky thanked supporters after his mother contacted police over a misunderstanding.
The 44-year-old, who is best remembered in English football for his spells with Queens Park Rangers and Plymouth Argyle, was reported missing on 18 August, prompting Hungarian police to launch a search.
The news caused concern among supporters in England, with both QPR and Plymouth publicly expressing hope that their former player would be found safe.
Buzsáky confirms he is safe
Buzsáky has now broken his silence in a message shared by QPR.In his message posted on Facebook, Buzsáky said he had deliberately withdrawn from his everyday life following significant changes in his personal circumstances over recent months.
The clarification will come as a relief to supporters who had become increasingly concerned after police launched their search.
What happened to Ákos Buzsáky?
Reports of Buzsáky's disappearance emerged in Hungary after his details were included among the country's missing persons on 18 August.His father, Ákos Buzsáky Sr, told Hungarian publication Blikk that he had initially been unaware that police were looking for his son.
He basically spends a lot of time in Greece, where he works as a construction contractor. He spent almost the entire last year there.
Since we don't live under the same roof, it's not surprising that we only speak less often. The last time I spoke to him was last week, when he was at home.
QPR and Plymouth react to Buzsáky's disappearance
The situation prompted a strong reaction from Buzsáky's former clubs in England.QPR said they was concerned to learn that one of the club's former favourites had been reported missing.
The London club appealed for him to be found safe and well, whilst Plymouth Argyle also posted a message expressing their concern.
The reaction reflects the affection Buzsáky built during his time in English football, particularly among supporters at Loftus Road and Home Park.
Ákos Buzsáky's career in English football
Buzsáky began his professional career in Hungary with MTK before moving to Portuguese giants FC Porto in 2002.After a loan spell with Académica, he moved to England in 2004, initially joining Plymouth on loan after impressing in a behind-closed-doors friendly.
Plymouth eventually made the move permanent, and Buzsáky went on to make more than 100 appearances for the club.
His performances attracted the attention of QPR, where he joined on loan in October 2007 before making the move permanent several months later.
QPR cult hero
Buzsáky quickly became a fan favourite at Loftus Road.During his first season, he scored 10 goals and supplied six assists, establishing himself as an important attacking midfielder for the club.
He was also part of the QPR side that secured promotion to the Premier League in 2011.
Buzsáky subsequently made 18 appearances for QPR in the top flight during the 2011/12 season.
That proved to be his only Premier League campaign, with the midfielder leaving the club when his contract ended in July 2012.
He later played for Portsmouth and Barnsley before returning to Hungary in 2013 to join Ferencváros.
Across his time in the UK, Buzsáky made 243 appearances and scored 33 goals.
A career remembered fondly by English supporters
Buzsáky may have had only one season in the Premier League, but his reputation among supporters was built largely on his years in the Championship.His technical ability, creativity and attacking contribution made him particularly popular at QPR, where he remains remembered fondly by supporters.
The circumstances surrounding his disappearance understandably generated concern, particularly given his connections to both QPR and Plymouth.
His latest message, however, confirms that Buzsáky is safe and that he has contacted the authorities after becoming aware of the situation.
And for supporters who had been waiting for news, that is the most important development.
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