Gidi Keniuk in Advanced Talks to Join Liga Bet Club Bnei Eilat

Gidi Keniuk is in advanced negotiations with Bnei Eilat, a Liga Bet (fourth tier) football club, to join their project led by professional manager Kobi Refua. Refua, who previously coached Keniuk at Maccabi Petah Tikva, has identified him as the key signing around whom the team will be built. This move would mark Keniuk's first time playing in the lower leagues, as he has a rich history in Israel's top divisions, including the Premier League and Liga Leumit.

The decision is significant for Keniuk due to the relocation involved and the step down in league level. However, Bnei Eilat has presented an ambitious project with strong aspirations to rise to prominence, and they are prepared to invest heavily to secure his signing. The ongoing discussions are expected to culminate in a decisive meeting between Keniuk and Kobi Refua, which will determine whether he joins the club.

This potential transfer represents the first major acquisition for Kobi Refua's project at Bnei Eilat, signaling the club's intent to strengthen its squad and compete at a higher level in the future.