Beitar Jerusalem Extends Defender's Contract, Pursues Another
Translated & summarized from Israel Hayom by baba
Beitar Jerusalem has extended the contract of defender Luka Gadrani until 2029 and is in talks to extend the deal for his defensive partner, Bryan Carabalí. The club also secured its fourth consecutive league win, a 4-0 victory. Midfielder Boris Enow, after facing criticism earlier in the season, scored twice in the recent game, regaining form and fan support. The team is pleased with the recent performances and contract developments.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Beitar Jerusalem extended defender Luka Gadrani's contract until the 2028/29 season.
- The club is negotiating an extension for defender Bryan Carabalí, with his agent visiting next week.
- Boris Enow scored two goals in Beitar Jerusalem's recent 4-0 victory, marking a return to form.
- The team achieved its fourth consecutive league win against Hapoel Ramat Gan.
- Gadrani expressed happiness and a sense of home with the club and in Israel.
- Enow stated he is happy to repay the fans for their support during difficult times.
Beitar Jerusalem has announced an contract extension for Georgian defender Luka Gadrani, keeping him with the club until the 2028/29 season. Gadrani, in his second season with the team, will see his salary increase progressively from 340,000 euros this season to 370,000 and then 390,000 euros in subsequent years. Following Gadrani's extension, the club is now working to secure a new contract for his defensive partner, Bryan Carabalí. The Colombian defender's agent is scheduled to visit Israel next week, with the objective of finalizing the contract extension despite minor differences between the parties.
Gadrani expressed his happiness with the extension, stating, "I am very happy to extend my contract and be here for another three years. I feel your love and support every time, everywhere, both on and off the field. We have many more good things coming, and we will achieve it together. I thank the club's management for their trust, and I feel I have found a home in Beitar and in Israel. We continue with all our might, together." The contract was signed through his agent, Tal Ben Haim.
The team is also celebrating a fourth consecutive league victory after a 4-0 win against Hapoel Ramat Gan. Coach Almog Cohen has reasons to be pleased but faces selection dilemmas for upcoming games. Boris Enow, who had a less impressive start to the season, has returned to his previous form, scoring twice in the recent match.
Enow's importance as the sole defensive midfielder in the squad became apparent after Yarin Levy's departure to Haifa in the summer. Initially, Enow faced criticism for his performance, particularly after an error that led to a goal in a European match against Austria Vienna. His struggles were evident in early season games, and he received harsh criticism online, leading him to remove all Beitar-related content from his social media. However, against Hapoel Ramat Gan, Enow celebrated with the fans and received applause upon his substitution after scoring twice.
"The fans pushed me and the team even during the difficult period at the start of the season, and I am happy to repay them," Enow stated. Professionally, Cohen, who views Enow as a versatile midfielder rather than strictly defensive, saw a positive impact when Alexis Serna played behind him. Enow was instructed to join the attack more frequently, and with defensive cover, he gained the confidence to score twice, surpassing his single goal from the previous season.
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