Maccabi Netanya Nearly Signed Ben Mansford for Record CEO Salary
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Maccabi Netanya was close to hiring Ben Mansford as CEO for a record-breaking salary of 500,000 euros per season on a three-year deal. Mansford backed out of the agreement just before signing, citing an offer from England. The club's owner, Ross Kaston, confirmed the report and is now seeking an external candidate with football management experience to replace the departing Gil Lev.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Netanya nearly signed Ben Mansford as CEO for a record 500,000 euros per season.
- Mansford withdrew from the deal 24 hours before signing due to an offer from England.
- The proposed contract was for three seasons and was negotiated discreetly.
- Owner Ross Kaston confirmed the report and is seeking an external CEO.
- Gil Lev had requested to end his tenure as CEO.
Maccabi Netanya was on the verge of appointing Ben Mansford as its CEO, replacing Gil Lev, in a deal that would have been unprecedented for the club. The proposed three-season contract was reportedly worth half a million euros per season, a sum comparable to Mansford's earnings at Maccabi Tel Aviv. Mansford, who had not ruled out remaining in the Israeli Premier League after leaving Maccabi Tel Aviv, was reportedly very close to finalizing the move.
The negotiations were conducted discreetly, with few individuals aware of the discussions. Initial contact was made through the lawyers of Maccabi Netanya's owner, Ross Kaston, and Mansford. Kaston, who was in the process of acquiring the club from Eyal Segal, negotiated with Moran Meiri, the Vice Chairman of the Football Association and legal advisor to Maccabi Tel Aviv. Kaston and Max de Giglio, involved in the club's professional affairs, spoke with Mansford multiple times.
However, just 24 hours before the scheduled signing, Mansford informed Kaston that he had received an offer from England and requested to be released to pursue a greater opportunity. Kaston realized the deal was off at that moment. The significant financial offer made by Netanya to Mansford underscores Kaston's strong desire to bring the respected executive to the club.
Maccabi Netanya has confirmed the report. Kaston is now continuing his search for Lev's successor, with the owner aiming to hire an external CEO with experience managing a football club, as no Israeli candidates were deemed suitable.
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