Israeli Defender Yahav Gurfinkel Becomes Free Agent After Cyprus Stint
Israeli left-back Yahav Gurfinkel has become a free agent after his contract with Cypriot club AEK Larnaca was terminated just over 24 hours before the transfer window closes. This move allows him to sign with any team in Israel without a transfer fee.
Gurfinkel, who had previously been a target for Israeli clubs Hapoel Tel Aviv, Beitar Jerusalem, and Maccabi Tel Aviv at various points, reached an agreement with Larnaca to end his tenure. The club officially announced his departure, wishing him success in his future career. Gurfinkel's priority was to become a free agent after a difficult period in Cyprus, and this agreement facilitates his move to a new team.
As a free agent, Gurfinkel can sign with any league where the transfer window remains open, or even after it closes, as his contract was terminated before the deadline. He has previously played in Sweden and China, and his recent move to Cyprus has ended earlier than anticipated.
Gurfinkel is now seeking a new challenge, and sources close to the player have not ruled out a return to the Israeli league.
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