Azerbaijani Club Eyes Maccabi Netanya Forward Matheus Dabo Again
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Azerbaijani club Neftchi Baku is reportedly planning to renew its efforts to sign Maccabi Netanya forward Matheus Dabo in the January transfer window. The club previously attempted to sign the Brazilian striker in the summer but was deterred by Maccabi Netanya's high asking price. Dabo has had a strong start to the current season, scoring four goals in five league games, and is contracted until 2027.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Neftchi Baku plans to pursue Maccabi Netanya forward Matheus Dabo in the January transfer window.
- The Azerbaijani club previously tried to sign Dabo during the summer but failed due to transfer fee demands.
- Dabo has scored four goals in five league games for Maccabi Netanya this season.
- He is currently under contract with Maccabi Netanya until the summer of 2027.
- Maccabi Netanya might accept a lower fee if a contract extension is not agreed upon.
Neftchi Baku of Azerbaijan is reportedly still interested in signing Maccabi Netanya forward Matheus Dabo, having previously attempted to acquire him during the summer transfer window. The Azerbaijani club is expected to renew its efforts to sign the Brazilian striker in January.
According to a report from Azerbaijani outlet sport24.az, Neftchi Baku's summer bid was rejected by Maccabi Netanya due to an excessively high transfer fee demand. Despite this, the Baku-based club has not abandoned its pursuit and plans to make another attempt in the upcoming January transfer window.
Dabo, who has a contract with Maccabi Netanya until the summer of 2027, has started the current Israeli Premier League season strongly, scoring four goals in his first five appearances. Last season, he played in 29 league matches, netting 11 goals and providing eight assists. He is also noted for his versatility, capable of playing in multiple attacking positions beyond just center forward.
The report suggests that if an agreement on a contract extension is not reached between Dabo and Maccabi Netanya, the club might be willing to accept a lower transfer fee for his sale in January.
