Peretz reportedly turns down Dinamo Zagreb to remain in Israel
Croatian media reported on Monday, June 22, 2026, that Maccabi Tel Aviv captain Dor Peretz has rejected an offer from Dinamo Zagreb, the Croatian champions, after visiting the club and its stadium. According to the reports, Peretz told the team he would not be joining them after all.
The main reason cited was his family's wish to stay in Israel rather than move abroad. The reports said Peretz himself had initially wanted the transfer, but that his wife and son were ultimately the deciding factor in his choice to stay.
One report quoted sources as saying, “He apologized 10 times and thanked them for the welcome, but he and his family prefer to remain in Israel.” Another quoted line said, “family comes first.”
Peretz is currently a free agent. Last season, the Maccabi Tel Aviv captain scored 19 goals and finished as the top scorer in the Israeli Premier League.
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