Beitar Jerusalem Secures Alexis Serna Transfer, Saves Millions

With the transfer window closing in a week, Beitar Jerusalem is nearing the finalization of its squad for the upcoming season. In parallel with the loan deal for Uri Azou, owner Barak Abramov has finalized the transfer of midfielder Alexis Serna by paying an additional 550,000 euros. Serna, who arrived from Colombian club Independiente Medellín, has landed in Israel and is set to undergo medical tests before his official signing.

Club CEO Kfir Edri was instrumental in saving Beitar Jerusalem approximately 450,000 euros. Medellín's initial demand for Serna was one million euros, but Edri's negotiations successfully reduced the final transfer fee. This negotiation highlights the club's effective management in securing players within budget.

Serna, a 28-year-old midfielder standing at 1.70 meters, recorded 3 goals and 2 assists in 25 appearances last season. He was under contract with Independiente Medellín until the end of 2027, but has now made the move to Beitar.

In other team news, Beitar Jerusalem is looking to loan out players Yan Shikut and Ravid Avrargil before the transfer window closes. Avrargil, however, is reportedly reluctant to leave and wishes to make a decision without pressure, following what the article describes as poor choices in the last two years.