Beitar Jerusalem Secures Colombian Midfielder Alexis Serna

Beitar Jerusalem has finalized the transfer of Colombian midfielder Alexis Serna from Independiente Medellín, following earlier rejections of their proposals. The Israeli club will pay Medellín $550,000 for the player, with potential future bonuses and 20% of any future transfer fee retained by the Colombian team.

Serna, 28, who stands at 1.70 meters tall, recorded 25 appearances, 3 goals, and 2 assists last season. He is contracted with Independiente Medellín until the end of 2027, but will now join Beitar Jerusalem on a contract for the next season and a half.

Beitar Jerusalem had initially proposed a loan deal with an option to buy, which was rejected. A subsequent offer of $400,000 with 15% of a future sale was also turned down before the final agreement was reached.

Serna, identified as Beitar's primary midfield target, is expected to arrive soon to finalize his move and join the squad managed by Almog Cohen. The team has expressed disappointment with their season's start, having lost their first two matches heavily before securing their first points with a 1-0 victory over Bnei Sakhnin.