Barak Yitzhaki Arrives in Cyprus to Coach Anorthosis

Israeli coach Barak Yitzhaki has arrived in Cyprus to finalize his move to Anorthosis Famagusta, signing a two-year contract. He is expected to lead his first training session on Tuesday evening and aims to be on the sidelines for Saturday's match against Omonia Aradippou. Yitzhaki received the offer from Famagusta before the previous coach, Nestor El Maestro, was dismissed after only six rounds. Anorthosis had been monitoring Yitzhaki since last season, drawing parallels between his experience with Beitar Jerusalem and their own situation. The Cypriot club, one of the largest in the country, is undergoing a recovery process after being purchased last year by a new owner who settled significant debts. Due to past financial issues, the club is prohibited from signing new players in the upcoming January transfer window, except for free agents. Famagusta has had a difficult start to the season, currently sitting second to last in the Cypriot league with only one win in their first six games. Club officials are confident that Yitzhaki, who successfully guided Beitar Jerusalem out of a similar predicament three years ago, can replicate that success. Yitzhaki reportedly will receive a higher salary than the 70,000 shekels net per month offered by Barak Abramov last summer. He views coaching abroad as a new challenge that will advance his career. His family, including his wife and two daughters, will join him in Cyprus later and reside in Larnaca.