Barak Itzhaki Nears Coaching Role Amidst Anorthosis's Transfer Ban
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Former Beitar Jerusalem coach Barak Itzhaki is set to become the new manager of Cypriot club Anorthosis. The team is currently under a FIFA transfer ban, preventing Itzhaki from signing new players until January 2028. Anorthosis's management expressed confidence in Itzhaki despite the club's poor league standing, sitting second to last with one win in six games.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Barak Itzhaki is close to becoming the new coach of Cypriot club Anorthosis.
- Anorthosis faces a FIFA transfer ban for two more windows due to Financial Fair Play violations.
- Itzhaki will be unable to sign new players until at least January 2028.
- The club's management is confident in Itzhaki's ability to improve team competitiveness.
- Anorthosis is currently second to last in the Cypriot league with one win in six matches.
Former Beitar Jerusalem coach Barak Itzhaki is on the verge of signing as the new head coach for Cypriot club Anorthosis, where he previously played over a decade ago. The club is currently facing significant challenges, including a FIFA-imposed transfer ban of two more windows, following an initial three-window penalty for Financial Fair Play violations. This means Itzhaki will be unable to sign new players until at least January 2028, unless the club resolves its outstanding debts.
Despite the transfer restrictions, Anorthosis's management is confident in Itzhaki's ability to lead the team. "Itzhaki's work at Beitar Jerusalem greatly impressed the club's leadership, who believe he can help the team's competitiveness," stated a club representative. The team is currently struggling in the Cypriot league, sitting second to last after six matches with only one win and five losses, three of which were consecutive. Anorthosis has conceded 13 goals while scoring only four, matching the league's lowest offensive record.
