Beitar Jerusalem Plans Contract Talks with Luka Gadrani Amid Season Preparations

Beitar Jerusalem is preparing for the upcoming season with strong momentum, having surpassed 10,000 season ticket renewals as of June 29, 2026. The club expects to break last season's record of 15,000 season tickets sold once sales open to the general public. This surge in fan support is seen as a positive signal for owner Barak Abramov to increase financial investments in the team.

Central defender Luka Gadrani, one of the standout players last season, has been informed by the club that contract negotiations for a salary upgrade will take place after the team returns from its training camp in Bulgaria. The Georgian defender is also expected to receive a contract extension of two years, as previously reported by Sport Channel.

Meanwhile, midfielder Ailson Tavares is likely to leave the club, with two teams from Portugal and Poland expressing interest. Beitar Jerusalem has made it clear that Tavares will not be transferred without receiving compensation.

Regarding the venue for the next season's opening match, Beitar Jerusalem will not play at Teddy Stadium due to the Maccabiah Games. The club has reserved two alternative stadiums: Bloomfield Stadium in Jaffa and Sammy Ofer Stadium in Haifa. However, the chances of starting the season at Bloomfield are low because two Tel Aviv teams already use that venue. The club prefers a stadium with over 15,000 seats, limiting their options to these two alternatives.