New Era Dawns for Hapoel Rishon LeZion as Business Couple Set to Take Over
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
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- Dudu and Natalie Vaturi are close to buying Hapoel Rishon LeZion.
- The team currently plays in the National League.
- The Vaturis will invest 2 million shekels this season.
- Current management will continue in their roles.
- The mayor supports the takeover and aims for promotion.
Hapoel Rishon LeZion, a team currently competing in the National League, is on the verge of a significant ownership change. Business figures Dudu and Natalie Vaturi, who presently own Liga Bet club Bnei Eilat, are close to acquiring the Rishon LeZion club. This potential transfer marks the third ownership change at the club within the last decade, following previous ownership by Eyal Berkovich and Amos Luzon. The club is currently managed by a public association.
The Vaturi couple recently met with the Mayor of Rishon LeZion, Raz Kinastlich, expressing their readiness to finalize the takeover immediately. Under the proposed agreement, they are set to inject 2 million shekels into the team during the current season. Key management personnel, including Chairman Eli Senior, CEO Avi Levy, and Technical Manager Avi Fitousi, are expected to continue in their roles and will be given the opportunity to prove their capabilities.
A source close to the management and a senior municipal official confirmed the impending deal. The mayor is reportedly determined to guide the team to the Premier League, viewing the Vaturi family as a valuable asset due to their reliability, seriousness, and passion for football. Hopes are high that the deal will be concluded in the coming days.
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