Beitar Jerusalem Signs Record-Breaking Colombian Midfielder Alexis Serna
Beitar Jerusalem has reached an agreement to acquire Colombian midfielder Alexis Serna from Independiente Medellin for approximately $600,000, marking the most expensive signing during owner Barak Abramov's tenure. The 27-year-old's transfer is reportedly a record sum for the club under Abramov, who typically signs players on free transfers. The significant investment comes after the club broke its season ticket sales record, reflecting strong fan support.
In addition to Serna, Beitar Jerusalem is looking to sign Uri Azou from Maccabi Tel Aviv on loan. Azou, a young midfielder, has struggled to make an impact in previous loan spells and has faced disciplinary issues. If this transfer materializes, it could lead to Ziv Ben Shimon, who has seen limited playing time, being loaned out.
The team is also preparing for their upcoming match against Maccabi Petah Tikva on Monday at Bloomfield Stadium. This follows their recent 1-0 victory over Bnei Sakhnin. Gil Cohen and Nana Antwi have completed full training sessions, with Antwi expected to get minutes to regain match fitness. Yarden Cohen is not anticipated to return to the squad until after the international break.
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