New Sponsors Set Ambitious 5-Year Plan for Hapoel Rishon LeZion
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Dudu and Natalie Va'aturi, owners and sponsors of Bnei Eilat, have set ambitious goals for Hapoel Rishon LeZion, aiming for the Premier League within five years. They are actively involved in management and have invested significantly, committing 650,000 shekels to the club this season with a goal of promotion. The couple has a five-year agreement with Rishon LeZion, with an option for five more, and also aims for Bnei Eilat to reach the National League in three years.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Dudu and Natalie Va'aturi aim for Hapoel Rishon LeZion to reach the Premier League in 5 years.
- The couple has committed 650,000 shekels to Hapoel Rishon LeZion for the current season.
- They are actively involved in club management, not just as sponsors.
- Bnei Eilat, also owned by the Va'aturis, aims for the National League in 3 years.
- The Va'aturis have a 5-year agreement with Hapoel Rishon LeZion, with an option for 5 more.
Dudu and Natalie Va'aturi, owners and sponsors of Bnei Eilat and now Hapoel Rishon LeZion, have outlined aggressive goals for both football clubs. In an interview, they revealed their intention to invest significantly in Rishon LeZion with the aim of reaching the Israeli Premier League within five years and becoming a top club.
The couple explained their decision to expand their involvement from Eilat to Rishon LeZion, emphasizing their desire to be actively involved in club management rather than just providing sponsorship. Dudu Va'aturi stated his vision for Rishon LeZion is to reach the Premier League and be among the league's elite within five years, noting he chose Rishon LeZion and Eilat over offers from other Premier League clubs.
Their venture into football began with Bnei Eilat, where they invested over 1.5 million shekels in Liga Alef, bringing in figures like Kobi Refua and later Ofer Fabian. They aim for Eilat to reach the National League within three years. The Va'aturis have committed 650,000 shekels to Rishon LeZion for the current season, with additional funds allocated for player Mohamed Hindi's signing. They are determined to achieve promotion this season.
Natalie Va'aturi clarified their role, stating they are signatories and influencers, not just sponsors, and are in partnership with Rishon LeZion's management. She dismissed comparisons to Alona Barkat, expressing a long-term commitment to Israeli football. Dudu also mentioned the possibility of his brother, Ran Va'aturi, joining the team if his current club releases him. The Va'aturis have a five-year agreement with Rishon LeZion, with an option for an additional five years, viewing their involvement as a long-term commitment rather than a short-term arrangement.
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