Hapoel Tiberias FC Disputes Player's Contract Termination Claim

Hapoel Tiberias FC is attempting to resolve ongoing disputes, including one with last season's star player, Guy Hadida, who is seeking to leave the club for free. A hearing is scheduled for Sunday at the Football Association's arbitration institution, where Hadida is demanding to be released from his contract without a transfer fee. The club, however, maintains that Hadida has a valid contract and that he must pay a release clause if he wishes to depart.

Arie Kalmanzon, the owner of Hapoel Tiberias, stated in an interview with Sport Channel that Hadida is expected to return to training on September 13th. Kalmanzon believes that after the arbitration hearing, Hadida will understand he has a two-year contract remaining with the club. He added that while release clauses exist, his primary desire is for Hadida to be present at training.

Kalmanzon acknowledged Hadida's attempt to leverage a past incident for which the club was already penalized, suggesting the player is trying to avoid paying his contractual obligations. He expressed a preference for reaching a settlement rather than engaging in legal battles and media attention.

Shimon Hadari, a representative of the ownership, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing that the club will not tolerate any form of exploitation and is open to reaching agreements, as they have with other individuals. He stressed that Hapoel Tiberias is committed to its financial responsibilities but will also protect its rights, asserting that Hadida's contract is legally binding and that the player shares some responsibility for his situation.

Hadari also expressed confidence in the team's future, declaring that Hapoel Tiberias will not be relegated and will show significant professional improvement within a month. He explained his return to the club as a response to a call for help, similar to a past coaching engagement.