Eli Dasa Joins Maccabi Haifa, Former Club Maccabi Tel Aviv Criticized

Eli Dasa, captain of the Israeli national team, has surprised the Israeli football world by signing a two-year contract with Maccabi Haifa. The move has drawn significant reactions from within the sport. Former player Itay Shechter commented on the transfer, stating that Dasa could contribute greatly to Maccabi Haifa, noting his high training level and excellent physical condition. Shechter believes Dasa could integrate quickly, despite a lack of recent playing time, calling the signing a "huge move" for Maccabi Haifa.

Shechter also offered a critical perspective on Dasa's former club, Maccabi Tel Aviv, suggesting they made a mistake by not re-signing him. He argued that Maccabi Tel Aviv had a place for Dasa, especially considering Tavernier was a one-year player and Assante is seen as a defender. Shechter asserted that Dasa was professionally and personally a valuable asset that Maccabi Tel Aviv overlooked.

According to Shechter, Dasa initially preferred to return to Maccabi Tel Aviv, but the professional management did not want him for unspecified reasons. Shechter anticipates that Dasa will be highly motivated to prove Maccabi Tel Aviv wrong and excel at Maccabi Haifa, describing the signing as a major acquisition for the club, exceeding Dasa's role as just a player.