New Ownership Imminent for Hapoel Rishon LeZion Football Club

Hapoel Rishon LeZion, a team in Israel's second-tier National League, is on the verge of being acquired by businessmen Dudu and Natali Vaturi. The Vaturis currently own Bnei Eilat, a team in Liga Bet, the fourth tier of Israeli football. This potential acquisition marks the third ownership change for the club in the past decade, following previous ownership by Eyal Berkovich and Amos Luzon. The club is presently managed by a public association.

Sources indicate that the Vaturi couple recently met with the Mayor of Rishon LeZion expressing their readiness to take immediate control of the team. Under the proposed agreement, the Vaturis would inject 2 million shekels into the club during the current season.

Furthermore, the current Chairman Eli Senior, CEO Avi Levy, and Technical Director Avi Pitousi are expected to remain in their positions and will be given the opportunity to prove their capabilities. A source close to these individuals and a senior municipal official confirmed the report, stating that Mayor is determined to lead the team to the Premier League. The source described the Vaturi family as valuable assets, characterizing them as trustworthy, serious individuals passionate about football, and expressed hope for a swift finalization of the deal.