He also impressed current gaffer Robbie Neilson who did attempt to make his move to Tannadice permanent.
With Aalborg, however, holding out for the best part of one million euros for the Slovakian international, United were not prepared to do business.
That price tag also scared off Aberdeen and a number of clubs south of the border.
Now, though, his switch to Sepsi has been confirmed and will see him work for Csaba for a third time having also played under him at Dunajska Streda in his native Slovakia.
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