Hapoel Petah Tikva Signs Goalkeeper Roy Sasson on Loan with Purchase Option
Hapoel Petah Tikva officially signed goalkeeper Roy Sasson from Beitar Jerusalem on June 28, 2026, as the club prepares for the upcoming Israeli Premier League season. Sasson joins the team on loan with a purchase option set at 200,000 euros. This move comes after the departure of goalkeeper Shahar Amsalem to Hapoel Rishon LeZion, prompting Hapoel Petah Tikva to seek an experienced goalkeeper to compete with current first-choice keeper Omer Katz.
Sasson, a young goalkeeper from the capital, will challenge Katz for the starting position. Last season, Sasson was loaned to Hapoel Kfar Shalem, where he made 35 appearances, conceded 59 goals, and kept six clean sheets. Prior to that, he was loaned to Bnei Yehuda, playing 29 matches with 34 goals conceded and eight clean sheets. At Beitar Jerusalem, he appeared in five games, conceding four goals.
Hapoel Petah Tikva continues to strengthen its squad following a successful season that saw the club return to the Premier League and qualify for the top playoff. Recent signings include Avishi Cohen for the right side and Yazan Nassar for the left, with the club focusing on reinforcing its defensive line. The addition of Sasson aims to foster competition and improve the goalkeeping position alongside Omer Katz.
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