Barak Itzhaki Becomes Highest-Paid Israeli Coach After Cyprus Move
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Former Beitar Jerusalem coach Barak Itzhaki has signed a two-year deal with Cyprus's Anorthosis Famagusta, becoming Israel's highest-paid coach with a net monthly salary of approximately NIS 140,000. This move follows his departure from Beitar Jerusalem in May after two and a half years. Itzhaki's new contract surpasses those of top Israeli Premier League coaches, including Barak Bakhar and Ran Kochav. He faces a difficult challenge as Anorthosis is currently struggling in the Cypriot league, sitting in 13th place.
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- Barak Itzhaki is now the highest-paid Israeli coach after signing with Cyprus's Anorthosis Famagusta.
- Itzhaki will earn approximately NIS 140,000 net monthly, plus performance bonuses.
- His salary surpasses those of top Israeli Premier League coaches like Barak Bakhar and Ran Kochav.
- Itzhaki left Beitar Jerusalem in May after two and a half years, failing to reach a contract extension.
- Anorthosis Famagusta is currently struggling in the Cypriot league, sitting in 13th place.
Barak Itzhaki, 42, has signed a two-year contract with Anorthosis Famagusta of the Cypriot League, making him the highest-earning Israeli coach. According to a Walla Sport report, Itzhaki will earn approximately NIS 140,000 net per month, equivalent to about 40,000 euros. His contract also includes bonuses for professional achievements, such as reaching the upper playoff, and covers additional expenses.
This new deal represents a significant financial upgrade compared to the offer he received from his former club, Beitar Jerusalem, last summer, which was around NIS 75,000 net monthly. Itzhaki's salary places him ahead of other prominent Israeli coaches, including Barak Bakhar of Maccabi Haifa (estimated NIS 110,000 net monthly), Ran Kochav of Hapoel Be'er Sheva (estimated NIS 100,000 net monthly), and Eliniv Barda of Hapoel Tel Aviv (estimated NIS 90,000 net monthly). Almog Cohen, Itzhaki's successor at Beitar Jerusalem and its professional manager, rounds out the top five with an estimated NIS 80,000 net monthly, excluding bonuses for his dual role.
Itzhaki concluded his tenure at Beitar Jerusalem in late May after two and a half years, during which he led the team to the top of Israeli football, finishing second in the league in his final season. Negotiations for a contract extension failed due to financial disagreements and issues concerning his status and relationship with the club's management.
After several months without a team, during which he worked as a commentator for Kan 11 during the recent World Cup, Itzhaki returns to Anorthosis, where he played during the 2012/13 season. He faces a challenging task, as the Cypriot team has had a disappointing start to the season, currently sitting in 13th place out of 14 teams with only three points from six matches.
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