Ex-Beitar Jerusalem Coach Barak Itzhaki Signs With Cypriot Club Anorthosis
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Former Beitar Jerusalem coach Barak Itzhaki is set to sign with Cypriot club Anorthosis, aiming to save them from relegation. His two-year contract includes a €120,000 salary for the remainder of this season, with a significant budget for squad upgrades if he succeeds. Itzhaki also secured an exit clause in his contract, allowing him to leave for compensation if better opportunities arise. He is expected to be joined by an Israeli assistant coach later.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Barak Itzhaki, former Beitar Jerusalem coach, will manage Cypriot club Anorthosis.
- Itzhaki's contract is worth €120,000 until the end of the season, with a two-year guarantee.
- His main goal is to keep Anorthosis in the league despite a transfer ban.
- If successful, he will receive a large budget to strengthen the squad for a championship run.
- The deal includes an exit clause allowing Itzhaki to leave for compensation.
- He is expected to bring an Israeli assistant coach later.
Former Beitar Jerusalem coach Barak Itzhaki is embarking on a new chapter in his career, set to manage the Cypriot club Anorthosis, currently at the bottom of the league. Itzhaki is expected to arrive in Cyprus on Tuesday to finalize the details of his contract. Reports indicate his deal is worth €120,000 until the end of the season, with additional clauses. The contract is guaranteed for two years, with a higher salary planned for the full following season. Despite Anorthosis's current league standing, it is described as a club with significant financial resources.
Itzhaki's primary objective with the team is to avoid relegation this season, a challenge compounded by a transfer ban imposed on the club until the season's conclusion. Should he succeed in keeping the team in the league, Itzhaki will be allocated a substantial budget to significantly upgrade the squad, with the aim of competing for the championship next season. Itzhaki pursued this opportunity in Cyprus after realizing that options with larger clubs were not available following the start of the season, and he was eager to begin coaching without further delay. He has prior positive experience with life in Cyprus from his time as a player.
A notable aspect of the agreement is an exit clause that allows Itzhaki to leave the contract in exchange for compensation. This clause reflects Itzhaki's understanding that while immediate opportunities elsewhere may be limited, future possibilities could arise, and he wishes to retain the option to depart if he chooses. Itzhaki will initially travel alone, but it is anticipated that he will later bring an Israeli assistant coach who is a trusted confidant.
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