Maccabi Tel Aviv Explores Signing Dynamo Kyiv Defender Oleksandr Syrota

Maccabi Tel Aviv is reportedly considering a move to sign Oleksandr Syrota, a 26-year-old Ukrainian defender currently with Dynamo Kyiv. The Israeli club aims to strengthen its defensive lineup with Syrota, who is not currently in Dynamo Kyiv's plans. He returned to the Ukrainian club at the start of the season after loan spells in Turkey.

Syrota previously played for Maccabi Haifa during the summer of 2024, making 26 appearances across all competitions and scoring twice. Before his stint in Israel, he was with Dynamo Kyiv for his entire career, with previous loan spells at Turkish clubs Kocaelispor and Ümraniyespor during the last season.

The defender, who is Jewish, has represented Ukraine at the under-17 and under-21 levels, and has earned two caps for the senior national team. He has yet to make an appearance for Dynamo Kyiv this season. Earlier in the summer, Hapoel Be'er Sheva also showed interest in Syrota.

Maccabi Tel Aviv is also preparing for their upcoming derby match against Hapoel Tel Aviv on Monday. Coach Robbie Keane may stick with the same lineup that secured a decisive 4-1 victory over Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the previous round.