Maccabi Haifa Signs Israel Defender Eli Dasa to Two-Year Deal
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Haifa has signed Israel national team defender Eli Dasa to a two-year contract with an option for a third season. Dasa chose Maccabi Haifa over Hapoel Be'er Sheva, accepting a higher offer of approximately 300,000 euros per year. The deal was finalized quickly after Dasa's overseas offers did not materialize. He is expected to be the starting right-back, with Yileh Bita'ev potentially moving to left-back.
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- Maccabi Haifa signed Israel national team defender Eli Dasa to a two-year contract with an option.
- Dasa's contract is worth approximately 300,000 euros per season, with an option for a third year.
- Maccabi Haifa's offer was higher than that of rival Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
- The deal was finalized within 24 hours after a formal offer was made.
- Dasa is expected to be the starting right-back, with Yileh Bita'ev potentially shifting to left-back.
Maccabi Haifa announced Sunday they have reached an agreement with Israel national team defender Eli Dasa on a two-year contract, with an option for an additional season. Dasa, who previously played for Maccabi Tel Aviv, was also a target for Hapoel Be'er Sheva, but Maccabi Haifa's offer ultimately convinced him to join.
Dasa is expected to earn approximately 300,000 euros per season, totaling 600,000 euros over the initial two years. The club's offer was reportedly higher than that of Hapoel Be'er Sheva. The deal was finalized rapidly, with negotiations concluding within 24 hours after a formal offer was presented on Sunday. Player and club representatives, including Lior Refaelov, Itzik Ovadiya, Uzi Mor, and Yaakov Shahar, were involved in the swift negotiations.
Professionally, Dasa is expected to be the starting right-back, a role he discussed with coach Barak Bakhar. There is no concern about competition with current player Yileh Bita'ev, as Dasa understands the club's plans and was assured he was being brought in as a key player. Bakhar intends to utilize Bita'ev interchangeably at left-back alongside Antwuan Butler.
Dasa had previously spoken with Maccabi Haifa players during the recent international break, mentioning interest from both Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Be'er Sheva. National team goalkeeper and Maccabi Haifa's current keeper, Omri Glazer, played a role in convincing Dasa to sign with Haifa, having himself returned to the club from abroad earlier in the season. The club accelerated negotiations after Dasa found no attractive offers abroad, valuing his experience and leadership.
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