Azerbaijani Club Eyes January Move for Maccabi Netanya Striker Matheus Dabo
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Azerbaijani club Neftçi Baku is reportedly planning to renew its efforts to sign Maccabi Netanya forward Matheus Dabo in the January transfer window. The club had previously tried to sign him in the summer but found the transfer fee too high. Dabo has scored four goals in five league games this season, following an 11-goal campaign last year. His contract runs until 2027, and Netanya may lower their price if an extension isn't reached.
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- Neftçi Baku is pursuing Maccabi Netanya's Brazilian forward Matheus Dabo.
- The Azerbaijani club attempted to sign Dabo in the summer but failed due to the transfer fee.
- Neftçi Baku is expected to make a renewed bid in the January transfer window.
- Dabo has scored four goals in five league games this season.
- His contract with Maccabi Netanya is valid until the summer of 2027.
Neftçi Baku of Azerbaijan is reportedly still interested in signing Maccabi Netanya's Brazilian forward Matheus Dabo. The club previously attempted to acquire Dabo during the summer transfer window but was deterred by Maccabi Netanya's high asking price. According to Azerbaijani outlet sport24.az, Neftçi Baku is expected to renew its efforts to sign the player when the January transfer window opens.
Dabo has had a strong start to the current Israeli Premier League season, scoring four goals in his first five matches. Last season, he netted 11 goals and provided eight assists in 29 appearances for Netanya. Dabo's contract with Maccabi Netanya is set to expire in the summer of 2027. The report suggests that if a contract extension is not agreed upon, Maccabi Netanya might be willing to sell him for a lower fee in January.
Dabo is noted for his versatility, capable of playing in multiple attacking positions beyond just the central striker role.
