Barak Yitzhaki's Strategic Silence and Coaching Ambitions
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Former Beitar Jerusalem coach Barak Yitzhaki is strategically maintaining a low public profile on the advice of his agent, aiming to be seen as a top-tier, sought-after coach. He is eager to return to coaching, with sources describing him as "crazy hungry" for a new role, but is currently waiting for the right opportunity in Israel or abroad. While he has business interests and is spending time with his family, his primary focus remains his coaching career.
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- Barak Yitzhaki is strategically maintaining a low public profile to be perceived as a top-tier coach.
- Yitzhaki is "crazy hungry" to return to coaching after leaving Beitar Jerusalem.
- He is considered a prime candidate for coaching jobs if Israeli teams part with their current managers.
- Yitzhaki is open to coaching opportunities abroad in a family-friendly location.
- He is currently investing in real estate and a supermarket while awaiting his next coaching role.
Former Beitar Jerusalem coach Barak Yitzhaki has been strategically silent since his departure from the club, a move reportedly advised by his agent, Dudu Dahan, to position him as an "unobtainable" and top-tier coach. After a successful season with Beitar, Yitzhaki was expected to continue but was left without a team when Almog Cohen was appointed coach. Since then, Yitzhaki has been observing Israeli football from the sidelines while planning his comeback.
Sources close to Yitzhaki indicate he is "crazy hungry" to return to coaching and is actively seeking opportunities. Despite rumors of offers from Israeli clubs over the summer, none materialized. He is considered a prime candidate if any team parts ways with its current coach, though most top clubs have started the season well. Yitzhaki maintains good relations with Maccabi Tel Aviv's management, having previously served as their sporting director, but the club currently prefers foreign coaches. Other top clubs like Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Maccabi Haifa have stable coaching situations.
Yitzhaki is open to coaching abroad, though a previous possibility with Ludogorets did not progress due to the club's location and Yitzhaki's preference for a more family-friendly environment. He is willing to relocate, potentially without his family initially. Those close to him emphasize his strong desire to coach, believing his excellent work at Beitar Jerusalem will eventually lead to a new opportunity.
In the interim, Yitzhaki is investing in real estate and a supermarket in north Tel Aviv, while also dedicating significant time to his family. This period is seen as a calm before his next professional move.
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