Beitar Jerusalem Eyes Shay Elias as Midfield Backup Plan
Beitar Jerusalem is continuing to search for a defensive midfielder, and may turn to Shay Elias if Dan Glazer chooses to return to Maccabi Tel Aviv. The Jerusalem club is preparing alternatives for the holding midfield role as its transfer search continues.
Elias played for Hapoel Beersheba last season, was part of the club's championship run, and was released this summer, making him a free agent. In league play this past season, he scored one goal in 16 Premier League appearances and logged only 392 minutes.
At the same time, Beitar are also examining another option for the position, Panama national team midfielder Christian Martinez, who plays for Kiryat Shmona. The report was published on June 26, 2026, at 19:13.
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