Maccabi Haifa Signs Eli Dasa, Boosting Defensive Options

Maccabi Haifa's new signing, Eli Dasa, will participate in his first training session with the team on Wednesday, upon the players' return to full activity at the Kfar Galim training complex after their match against Hapoel Jerusalem. The right-back and captain of the Israel national team has officially signed with the club and joins the squad for the remainder of the Premier League season. The team recognizes that Dasa's addition will provide the coaching staff with diverse defensive options, as he can play both as a full-back and a center-back. Both the professional staff and the club's management expressed significant satisfaction with the completion of the deal, which is considered a major move for the team. A source within Maccabi Haifa stated, "We are very pleased with the signing of Eli Dasa. He is a tremendous addition of strength to our squad, both professionally on the field and in terms of the leadership and experience he brings to the locker room."

Behind the scenes of the negotiations, it was revealed that in addition to a financial offer of 350,000 euros, which convinced the player, personal connections within the squad also played a key role in softening his stance and influencing his decision to sign with Haifa. According to club sources, the close personal relationship between Lior Refaelov and Dasa greatly aided the process, with Refaelov's influence contributing significantly to the deal's finalization. Furthermore, national team goalkeeper Omri Glazer was also actively involved in the efforts, having spoken extensively with Dasa in recent weeks. The two are considered very good friends, and Glazer had attempted to persuade him to join Maccabi Haifa even during the Israel national team's last training camp.