Eli Dasa's Summer Transfer Talks With Maccabi Tel Aviv Revealed
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Footballer Eli Dasa explored a return to Maccabi Tel Aviv this past summer but no formal negotiations took place due to budget constraints. The club instead signed James Tavernier for a higher fee. Dasa ultimately joined Maccabi Haifa, despite a concrete offer from Hapoel Be'er Sheva. The details emerged on the "Olim LaRegel" podcast.
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- Eli Dasa did not negotiate with Maccabi Tel Aviv this summer due to budget limitations.
- Maccabi Tel Aviv signed James Tavernier instead of Dasa for approximately 750,000 euros.
- Dasa ultimately signed with Maccabi Haifa after considering offers from abroad and in Israel.
- Hapoel Be'er Sheva also made a substantial offer to Dasa, which he declined.
- The information was revealed on the "Olim LaRegel" podcast.
Footballer Eli Dasa, a former beloved player for Maccabi Tel Aviv, did not engage in formal negotiations with the club this past summer. After seven years abroad, Dasa returned to Israel, signing with Maccabi Haifa. However, before that move, discussions occurred regarding a potential return to Maccabi Tel Aviv, as revealed on the "Olim LaRegel" podcast.
Dasa's primary preference was to continue playing overseas, but expected offers did not materialize. While there was interest from Cyprus and other locations, none met his desired level. According to footballer Maor Kandil, when international options became difficult, Dasa considered returning to Israel and explored possibilities with Maccabi Tel Aviv. Kandil stated that during these conversations, it was assessed whether Maccabi Tel Aviv would be a viable option. The response from professional director Steve Van Ahu indicated that the club's budget did not align with such a move, thus preventing any formal negotiations or offers.
Maccabi Tel Aviv had the opportunity to sign Dasa, but opted instead for James Tavernier, whom they signed to a one-year contract valued at approximately 750,000 euros. This decision was made by Kenny Miller, who knows and respects Tavernier from their time at Rangers. Tavernier's contract was reportedly more expensive than Dasa's, even when factoring in tax costs for the Israeli player.
Meanwhile, Hapoel Be'er Sheva presented Dasa with a genuine offer, comparable in value to that of Maccabi Haifa. Be'er Sheva believed he would sign with them, but Dasa ultimately chose to join Maccabi Haifa.
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