Israeli Footballers Seek New Clubs After Dasa's Move
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
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- Eli Dasa has officially signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Haifa, ending his status as a free agent.
- Defender Yahav Gorfinkel is considering a return to the Israeli Premier League, with Maccabi Netanya showing interest.
- Midfielder Guy Hadida is available to play after completing a suspension and is seeking a top club.
- Yoav Hoffmeister is expected to make a strong comeback after overcoming a significant medical issue.
- Ofek Biton is recovering from an ACL tear and will likely seek a new team once fully fit.
- Michael Ohana rejected an offer from Bnei Sakhnin and is looking for a Premier League club.
- Aviv Avraham is seeking a Premier League team that accommodates his religious observance.
Following national team captain Eli Dasa's official two-year deal with Maccabi Haifa, a number of other Israeli footballers remain without clubs and are actively seeking their next career opportunities. These players could potentially join various Israeli Premier League teams.
Defender Yahav Gorfinkel, released by AEK Larnaca, is considering a return to the Israeli league. While Maccabi Netanya is a strong contender, Gorfinkel is reportedly waiting for a more attractive offer. Maccabi Tel Aviv is not currently interested, and he hopes for developments from Maccabi Haifa or Beitar Jerusalem.
Midfielder Guy Hadida, who had a dispute with Ironi Tverya, has completed a three-month suspension and is now available to play. He has hired agent Dudu Dahan and is aiming for a top club.
Midfielder Yoav Hoffmeister has been sidelined for about 18 months due to a complex medical situation, which he has now overcome. His agent, Gilead Katzav, stated that Hoffmeister, who previously had a successful season in Poland, is expected to make a strong comeback. Beitar Jerusalem had previously attempted to sign him.
Ofek Biton, a midfielder whose contract with Hapoel Haifa expired, is in the final stages of recovery from a torn ACL and is expected to be fully fit in about a month. No team is currently pursuing him, but this may change once he is healthy.
Defender Roy Zrihan, formerly of Hapoel Rishon LeZion, requires a transfer fee of 210,000 NIS from any club wishing to sign him. He trained with Hapoel Petah Tikva over the summer but has not yet been linked to a specific team.
Michael Ohana, a midfielder who finished his contract with Maccabi Haifa, is looking for a new club despite believing he still has much to offer the Premier League. He rejected an offer from Bnei Sakhnin and was also pursued by Tverya and MS Ashdod.
Aviv Avraham, a midfielder, is again a free agent after an unsuccessful season with Kiryat Shmona. He is seeking a team that will accommodate his observance of the Sabbath and is aiming for the Premier League, having rejected offers from the National League.
Mohamed Hindi, a left-back, is also without a club after parting ways with Maccabi Petah Tikva. He explored options with Hapoel Ra'anana, Maccabi Yafo, and Ironi Modi'in but preferred to pursue Premier League opportunities.
Liran Serdal, a prominent player for Hapoel Haifa in recent years, has finished his contract and is undecided about his future, even after an offer from Hapoel Aco.
Forward Rotem Hatu'el's contract with Hapoel Haifa also ended, and he is targeting a Premier League club, with Bnei Sakhnin and MS Ashdod mentioned as potential destinations.
Midfielder Jonathan Teper is currently without a club following the "transfer affair" controversy. He had been close to signing with a Premier League team before the issue arose, reaching a settlement that allowed him to resume training.
Sean Weiss, an Israeli midfielder who played for Spartanii Selemet in Moldova, is back in Israel exploring options both domestically and in Europe after his team was relegated.
Firas Abu Akel, a 29-year-old midfielder, is without a club after his contract with Ironi Tverya ended. He has played in the top leagues in Israel and Azerbaijan since 2019 and is currently declining offers from the National League." ], "summary": "Several Israeli footballers are currently without clubs following the transfer of national team captain Eli Dasa to Maccabi Haifa. Players like Yahav Gorfinkel, Guy Hadida, and Michael Ohana are seeking new teams in the Israeli Premier League, with some facing injury recovery or transfer fee negotiations. Others, like Aviv Avraham and Mohamed Hindi, are also exploring their options, aiming for top-tier clubs despite interest from lower divisions.
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