Maccabi Tel Aviv Re-Signs Gabi Kaniovsky to Lucrative Four-Year Deal
Maccabi Tel Aviv announced the return of midfielder Gabi Kaniovsky just an hour before their 3-1 victory over Maccabi Haifa on Monday. The club strategically released the news prior to the match to energize fans attending the game at Bloomfield Stadium, aiming to boost morale following their elimination from European competition.
Professional director Steven Nienaber had identified Kaniovsky's return as a key objective even before his official appointment, having followed the player's progress. Nienaber reportedly made Kaniovsky's signing a priority in initial discussions with owner Mitch Goldhar. The club is pleased with the acquisition and anticipates Kaniovsky will form a strong midfield partnership with Ido Shachar and Dor Peretz, with Christian Blic's expected return from injury further strengthening the team's depth.
Kaniovsky has signed a four-year contract, earning an annual salary of 525,000 euros, which matches his previous earnings in Hungary. Maccabi Tel Aviv will pay a transfer fee of 1.2 million euros for the player. Additionally, the club will cover any taxes Kaniovsky incurs due to returning to Israel after a year abroad.
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