Slovak striker Marek Bakoš will spend the first half of the 2018/2019 season on loan in Spartak Trnava.

"Without no doubts Marek Bakoš is one of the greatest players that have ever been in our club. Also our fans know that and respect him. But we had four high-quality forwards in our team so we decided to send Marek on loan, where he will get more minutes on the pitch. Trnava is a team with a beautiful stadium and they play in European competitions. I know Marek will be a big addition to their team," said Adolf Šádek, general manager of FC Viktoria Plzeň.

A 35-year-old Nová Baňa native will spend the first half of 2018/2019 in the team of Spartak Trnava. "Viktoria is in my heart, so of course it's not an easy goodbye for now. But I know it will get me more minutes on the pitch," said the Slovak striker. "I will be following Viktoria's matches and supporting them. I would like to thank the fans for their amazing support!"