Elitzur Netanya are close to appointing Shai Sagalovich as their sporting director for the coming National League season, according to a first report. The move would be the club's first step in rebuilding after its relegation this year.
Sagalovich, 42, coached Maccabi Ra'anana this season after leading the team to promotion from the second division. Netanya will hope he can repeat that success with the yellow-clad side, which dropped this season.
He left the Sharon-based club in February after five straight losses, each by double digits, when the team's record stood at 15-3. Before that, he previously worked in Netanya as an assistant coach.
His coaching and staff background also includes M.K. Baka, Hapoel Gilboa/Galil, Iruni Nahariya, Elitzur Yavne, and Galil. The report says the agreement is nearing completion ahead of next season.