Eli Dasa Signs Two-Year Deal With Maccabi Haifa
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Eli Dasa, captain of the Israel national football team, has signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Haifa, with an option for a third year. The 33-year-old defender stated he is "hungry to succeed and win titles" with the club. Dasa returns to Israeli football after playing in Europe for clubs like Vitesse Arnhem and Dynamo Moscow. He has 81 appearances for the national team.
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- Eli Dasa, captain of the Israel national team, signed with Maccabi Haifa.
- The contract is for two years with an option for an additional season.
- Dasa stated he is "hungry to succeed and win titles" with the club.
- The 33-year-old right-back previously played in Europe and for Israeli clubs.
- He has earned 81 caps for the Israeli national team.
- Maccabi Haifa's Professional Director Lior Refaelov praised Dasa's experience and leadership.
Eli Dasa, captain of the Israel national football team, has officially signed a two-year contract with Maccabi Haifa, with an option for an additional season. The 33-year-old right-back successfully passed his medical examinations and will immediately join the team's training sessions. Dasa expressed his excitement about joining the club, stating, "I am happy and excited to join a great club like Maccabi Haifa. I am coming here hungry to succeed and win titles." He also thanked the club's management for their trust and the warm welcome, and looks forward to meeting the fans at Sammy Ofer Stadium.
Dasa's return to Israeli football follows his previous stints with Beitar Jerusalem and Maccabi Tel Aviv before his move to Europe. In his European career, he played for Vitesse Arnhem and NEC Nijmegen in the Netherlands, and Dynamo Moscow in Russia, accumulating 194 appearances, scoring four goals, and providing 25 assists. For the Israeli national team, he has earned 81 caps.
Lior Refaelov, Maccabi Haifa's Professional Director, welcomed Dasa, highlighting his high professional abilities, extensive experience, and leadership qualities. Refaelov is confident that Dasa's attributes will contribute to the team's professional goals, support younger players, and strengthen the locker room atmosphere. The signing was made in the presence of Refaelov and CEO Itzik Ovadia.
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