Israeli Footballers Seek New Clubs After Dasa's Move
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
National team captain Eli Dasa has signed a two-year deal with Maccabi Haifa, leaving many other Israeli footballers searching for new teams. Among those seeking clubs are Yahav Gorfinkel, Guy Hadida, Yoav Hoffmeister, Ofek Biton, Roi Zrihan, Michael Ohana, Aviv Avraham, Mohamed Hindi, Liran Serdal, Rotem Hatu'el, Jonathan Teper, Sean Weiss, and Firas Abu Akel. Some are recovering from injuries or dealing with past scandals, while others are weighing offers from different leagues.
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- Eli Dasa signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Haifa, ending his search for a club.
- Several Israeli footballers, including Yahav Gorfinkel and Guy Hadida, are currently without teams.
- Some players like Ofek Biton and Jonathan Teper are recovering from injuries or resolving past issues.
- Michael Ohana and Rotem Hatu'el are seeking Premier League opportunities after contract expirations.
- Aviv Avraham is looking for a Premier League club that accommodates his Sabbath observance.
- Sean Weiss and Firas Abu Akel are exploring options in Israel and Europe.
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 opportunity. 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 is looking at Maccabi Haifa or Beitar Jerusalem.
Midfielder Guy Hadida, who had a dispute with Bnei Yehuda and served a three-month suspension, is now free to play and has hired agent Dudu Dahan, aiming for a top club.
Midfielder Yoav Hoffmeister, who had a successful season in Poland with Korona Kielce, has been sidelined for about 18 months due to a complex medical situation. His agent, Gilead Katzav, expressed confidence in his return next year, noting past interest from Beitar Jerusalem.
Ofek Biton, a midfielder whose contract with Hapoel Haifa expired, is recovering from a torn ACL and is expected to be fully fit in about a month, after which he may attract club interest.
Defender Roi Zrihan, formerly of Hapoel Rishon LeZion, requires a transfer fee of 210,000 NIS. He trained with Hapoel Petah Tikva but has not yet secured a club.
Michael Ohana, a midfielder whose option was not exercised by Maccabi Haifa despite a productive season, is seeking a new team. He rejected an offer from Bnei Sakhnin and was also pursued by Tiberias and MS Ashdod.
Aviv Avraham, a midfielder who struggled last season with Kiryat Shmona, is a free agent and is looking for a club that will accommodate his observance of the Sabbath. He has received offers from the National League but prefers a Premier League team.
Mohamed Hindi, a free agent after leaving Maccabi Petah Tikva, explored options with Hapoel Ra'anana, Maccabi Yafo, and Ironi Modi'in but is prioritizing Premier League opportunities.
Liran Serdal, a prominent player for Hapoel Haifa, 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 without renewal. He is targeting a Premier League contract, with Bnei Sakhnin and MS Ashdod mentioned as potential destinations.
Midfielder Jonathan Teper is a free agent following two seasons with Tiberias, amidst a match-fixing scandal. He had been close to signing with a Premier League club before the scandal, which he resolved with a compromise allowing him to resume training.
Israeli midfielder Sean Weiss is looking for new opportunities in Israel or Europe after his Moldovan club, Spartanii Selemet, was relegated. He previously played in Cyprus.
Firas Abu Akel, a 29-year-old midfielder, is without a club after his contract with Ironi Tiberias ended. He has rejected multiple offers from the National League, preferring to stay in the top flight.
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