Barak Yitzhaki in Advanced Talks to Coach Cyprus' Anorthosis Famagusta
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Israeli coach Barak Yitzhaki is in advanced negotiations to become the new head coach of Cypriot club Anorthosis Famagusta. The club is reportedly offering him a contract worth 180,000 to 300,000 euros per season, plus bonuses. This move comes after Anorthosis parted ways with their previous coach due to a poor start to the season. Yitzhaki previously played for Anorthosis and had a successful coaching stint with Beitar Jerusalem.
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- Barak Yitzhaki is in advanced talks to become the new head coach of Cypriot club Anorthosis Famagusta.
- Anorthosis Famagusta has offered Yitzhaki a contract estimated between 180,000 and 300,000 euros per season.
- The club is seeking a new coach after parting ways with Nestor El Maestro due to a poor season start.
- Yitzhaki previously played for Anorthosis Famagusta during the 2012/13 season.
- Cyprus' tax policies make the net salary attractive for Yitzhaki, despite the club's financial difficulties.
- Yitzhaki recently concluded his coaching role at Beitar Jerusalem, where he won the Toto Cup.
Israeli coach Barak Yitzhaki, who recently concluded his tenure with Beitar Jerusalem, is reportedly a leading candidate to become the new head coach of Cypriot club Anorthosis Famagusta. According to reports from "AlphaNews" and "Shoot and Goal," the Cypriot club's management has extended a formal offer, and negotiations are in advanced stages.
The move follows Anorthosis' decision to part ways with their previous coach, Nestor El Maestro, after a dismal start to the season, which saw only one win in five matches, leaving the team in 13th place in the league.
For the 42-year-old Yitzhaki, this potential appointment would be a nostalgic full circle, as he previously played for Anorthosis on loan from Maccabi Tel Aviv during the 2012/13 season, making 23 appearances. Anorthosis, one of Cyprus' most decorated clubs, has experienced instability in recent years, with their last title being the local cup in 2021.
If the deal is finalized, Yitzhaki's immediate task will be to guide the club out of its current crisis. His estimated salary is between 180,000 and 300,000 euros per season, with potential bonuses for achieving survival or cup success. This figure is significantly lower than his previous salary in Israel, which ranged from 375,000 to 500,000 euros annually.
The financial aspect is influenced by Anorthosis' substantial debts exceeding ten million euros. However, Cyprus' favorable tax policies for foreign workers, offering up to a 50% income tax exemption, make the net salary attractive for Yitzhaki, positioning it as a strategic professional investment for his international coaching career. Yitzhaki previously coached Beitar Jerusalem for over 90 games, winning the Toto Cup and reaching the State Cup final.
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