Maccabi Tel Aviv Striker Abu Farhi Signs Four-Year Deal with Colorado Rapids for Record MLS Salary

Maccabi Tel Aviv striker Said Abu Farhi arrived in the United States overnight accompanied by his agent, attorney Shahar Greenberg, to finalize his transfer to the Colorado Rapids. The deal involves a significant financial arrangement, with Colorado Rapids paying Maccabi Tel Aviv $6 million plus bonuses and a percentage of any future transfer fee, allowing the Israeli club to benefit from any increase in Abu Farhi's market value.

Abu Farhi is expected to sign a four-year contract with the Rapids, earning the maximum salary allowed under his MLS registration category, approximately $800,000 gross per season, along with substantial performance bonuses. Additionally, Abu Farhi himself will retain a share of any future transfer profits, aligning his financial interests with his career progression.

This transfer comes just before Maccabi Tel Aviv's crucial Conference League playoff second-leg match against Lugano, for which Abu Farhi will be unavailable due to his departure. The move marks a major step in Abu Farhi's career and represents a significant financial boost for both the player and his former club.