Maccabi Haifa Signs Defender Eli Dasa to Two-Year Deal
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Haifa has signed Israeli national team defender Eli Dasa to a two-year contract with an option for a third year. The deal, reportedly worth 300,000 euros annually, was finalized quickly after Dasa received a more attractive offer from Maccabi Haifa than from Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Dasa was influenced by teammate Omri Glazer and is expected to be a starting player under coach Barak Bakhar.
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- Maccabi Haifa signed Israeli national team defender Eli Dasa to a two-year contract with an option for a third season.
- Dasa will earn approximately 300,000 euros per season, with Maccabi Haifa's offer being more attractive than Hapoel Be'er Sheva's.
- The transfer negotiations were completed within 24 hours after a concrete offer was made on Sunday.
- National team goalkeeper Omri Glazer played a role in convincing Dasa to join Maccabi Haifa.
- Coach Barak Bakhar plans for Dasa to be a starting right-back, potentially moving Yillem Battaien to left-back.
Maccabi Haifa has reached an agreement with Israeli national team defender Eli Dasa on a two-year contract, with an option for an additional season. The deal, which was finalized within 24 hours, will see Dasa earn approximately 300,000 euros per season. Dasa was also pursued by Hapoel Be'er Sheva, but Maccabi Haifa's offer was more attractive.
The transfer negotiations were swift, with a concrete offer presented on Sunday. After a two-hour discussion involving Lior Refaelov, Itzik Ovadia, Uzi Mor, and Yaakov Shahar, the deal was concluded. Dasa's past with Maccabi Tel Aviv did not influence the decision to sign him.
Sources indicate that Dasa was convinced to join Maccabi Haifa by national team goalkeeper and teammate Omri Glazer, who himself returned to the club earlier this season. Dasa understands he is expected to be a starting player and compete for a spot with Yillem Battaien, who may be moved to left-back.
Maccabi Haifa pursued Dasa for his experience and leadership. Coach Barak Bakhar plans to utilize Battaien at left-back, potentially alternating with Antwuan Bell.
Dasa had informed national team players of interest from both Maccabi Haifa and Hapoel Be'er Sheva during the recent international break. The club accelerated their pursuit after Dasa's overseas offers failed to materialize.
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