 In the 2005–06 season, he played 25 matches scoring five goals, a good return for a centre back.Máté started the 2006–07 season at Debrecen, but the club received an offer from FA Premier League club Reading, and loaned him out on a season-long loan, making his debut and scoring a header against Darlington in the League Cup.However, Máté had little opportunity to impress on the pitch due to a serious injury he suffered in a reserve match against Chelsea.