Intermediary in Maccabi Haifa Sale Deal Revealed
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
David Chisick has been identified as the intermediary brokering the sale of Israeli football club Maccabi Haifa. Owner Yaakov Shahar hired investment bank Raine Group to find a buyer. Chisick has a background in business and significant ties to English football, having previously been vice-chairman of Portsmouth. His experience includes advising on player acquisitions and club management.
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- David Chisick is the intermediary in the sale of Israeli football club Maccabi Haifa.
- Club owner Yaakov Shahar has hired investment bank Raine Group to find a buyer.
- Chisick has prior experience as vice-chairman of English Premier League club Portsmouth.
- He was involved in player acquisitions and negotiations during his time at Portsmouth.
- Chisick also has a background in high-tech, media, and investment advisory.
Businessman David Chisick has been revealed as the intermediary facilitating the sale of the Israeli football club Maccabi Haifa. Yaakov Shahar, the club's owner, has engaged the investment bank Raine Group to find a buyer for the team.
Chisick, who has a background in high-tech, media, and investments, also possesses significant connections in English football. He previously served as vice-chairman of Premier League club Portsmouth and was a close confidant of Alexander Gaidamak, the son of former Beitar Jerusalem owner Arkady Gaidamak. In 2006, Chisick was involved with player agent Pini Zahavi in the deal where Gaidamak Jr. acquired Portsmouth. He later became vice-chairman, playing a key role in the club's operations, including player negotiations and acquisitions.
During his tenure at Portsmouth, Chisick was reportedly instrumental in convincing players like Sol Campbell, Andy Cole, and David James to join the club under manager Harry Redknapp. The Guardian newspaper described him at the time as Gaidamak Jr.'s main advisor and an influential figure at Portsmouth, noting his role in persuading Lomana Lua Lua to sign a new contract. Chisick departed his vice-chairman role in January 2007.
Beyond football, Chisick has advised and invested in technology, media, and entertainment companies such as Playtika, Minute Media, and M-Systems. He heads Chissick & Company, an investment and business advisory firm, and joined the international consultancy Teneo as a senior advisor in 2026. His experience combines international business dealings with direct knowledge of managing a Premier League club and extensive contacts within the football world.
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