Orel Dgani Nears Move to Ashdod on Near-Doubled Salary
Defender Orel Dgani is on the verge of transferring to FC Ashdod after attending a training session with his current club, Hapoel Petah Tikva, on Thursday to say goodbye to his teammates. Dgani had refused to train the previous day, citing a two-year contract offer from an unnamed National League team that nearly doubles his current salary. He stated that the move is the right decision for his future.
In related team news, Hapoel Petah Tikva is reportedly working to finalize the signing of Itay Ben Shabat, with Maccabi Rishon LeZion's defender Roey Zrihan also remaining a potential target. The club is also awaiting a visa for new striker Eric Bille, who has already agreed to terms.
Furthermore, Hapoel Petah Tikva will not stand in the way of Guy Badash if he finds a club willing to assume his contract. Badash, who joined in the summer, has reportedly not integrated well professionally and has not played in the last two matches.
Looking ahead to the match against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, coach Omer Peretz may deploy a three-defender formation, with Stav Israeli potentially playing alongside Diego Arroyo and Alex Musonda.
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