James Tavernier Joins Maccabi Tel Aviv on Lucrative One-Year Deal
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
James Tavernier, formerly of Rangers, has signed a one-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv, becoming the Israeli league's highest-paid player at 700,000 euros annually. He cited the club's history, aspirations, and fan support as key factors in his decision.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- James Tavernier signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv for one year.
- He is the Israeli league's highest-paid player.
- Tavernier previously played 11 years for Rangers.
- He cited club history and fan support as reasons for joining.
- Kenny Miller reportedly recommended Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Scottish defender James Tavernier has officially signed with Maccabi Tel Aviv on a one-year contract with an option for an additional season. The move makes him the highest-paid player in the Israeli Premier League, earning 700,000 euros per season. Tavernier joins Maccabi after an "legendary" 11-year tenure with Scottish club Rangers.
"It is a great honor to join a club with such history and tradition as Maccabi Tel Aviv," Tavernier stated at the signing ceremony. "Coming to a new country and experiencing a different culture and environment is something I have always wanted to do in my career, so I am very excited about the opportunity and the challenge that awaits me."
The 34-year-old fullback also mentioned receiving positive feedback about the club from former teammate Kenny Miller. "I have heard a lot about the club from Kenny Miller, about the aspirations, the desire to win titles, and of course about Maccabi's fans and the atmosphere they create," he added. "After playing for years at a big club, I know how important fan support is and how much it can boost a team."
Tavernier expressed his motivation for joining a club with winning ambitions. "Maccabi is a club that wants to win, to fight for titles, and that is exactly what you want as a player. I will do everything to help the club achieve its goals, and I am already looking forward to starting."
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