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

Israeli national team captain Eli Dasa has signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Haifa, a move that has generated significant reactions within Israeli football. Former player Itay Shechter commented on the transfer, stating that Dasa can contribute greatly to Maccabi Haifa due to his high training level and excellent physical condition. Shechter believes Dasa can integrate quickly, 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 clear need for Dasa, particularly given their current player situation with Tavernier being a one-year player and Assante being viewed as a defender. Shechter believes Maccabi Tel Aviv erred both professionally and in terms of Dasa's stature.

According to Shechter, Dasa initially preferred to return to Maccabi Tel Aviv, but the professional manager there 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, calling the signing a major acquisition for the club and stating Dasa is "much more than a player."