Saint-Étienne Scouts Track Maccabi Netanya Midfielder Bassam Zaroura
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- Saint-Étienne is scouting Maccabi Netanya midfielder Bassam Zaroura.
- Scouts have attended multiple matches to observe the player.
- Maccabi Netanya expects a transfer fee of €1.5-2 million.
- Zaroura had a breakout season with 10 goals in 24 games.
- The French club is seeking a long-term contract for the player.
French club Saint-Étienne, currently leading the second division and aiming for promotion, has sent scouts on two separate occasions to observe Maccabi Netanya midfielder Bassam Zaroura. The 23-year-old has emerged as one of the most impressive and sought-after players in the Israeli Premier League. Zaroura previously played for Maccabi Haifa's youth academy and made one senior appearance before being sold to Maccabi Netanya in August 2023 for 950,000 shekels plus 25% of a future sale. He had a breakout season last year, scoring 10 goals in 24 appearances across all competitions. Maccabi Netanya is reportedly seeking a transfer fee between 1.5 and 2 million euros for Zaroura. Saint-Étienne, which also has Israeli player Mahmoud Jaber on its roster, is reportedly looking for another player from the Israeli market due to Jaber's fitness issues affecting his consistent play. The French club is said to be considering a long-term contract of four years for Zaroura, though no formal offer has been made yet, with the club still in the scouting phase. The potential transfer could accelerate if another midfielder, Hungarian player Aron Csongvai, receives an offer and departs.
