Berkovich: Itzhaki's Cyprus Move a Smart Career Step
Translated & summarized from Ice by baba
Former Israeli football player Eyal Berkovich praised Barak Itzhaki's move to coach Anorthosis Famagusta in Cyprus, highlighting his significantly higher salary and new career opportunity. Itzhaki will earn about 140,000 shekels net monthly, a substantial upgrade from a previous offer by Beitar Jerusalem. Berkovich also suggested Itzhaki was pushed out of Beitar by owner Barak Abramov, who favored Almog Cohen for the coaching position. Itzhaki's move follows a successful but contentious period at Beitar Jerusalem.
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- Barak Itzhaki signed with Anorthosis Famagusta, becoming the highest-paid Israeli coach at 140,000 shekels net monthly.
- Eyal Berkovich supported Itzhaki's move, calling Anorthosis a major club and the decision a smart career step.
- Berkovich claimed Beitar Jerusalem owner Barak Abramov ousted Itzhaki to promote Almog Cohen.
- Itzhaki's new contract includes bonuses and expense coverage, a significant upgrade from Beitar's offer.
- Itzhaki's departure from Beitar Jerusalem followed a successful season but ended on poor terms.
Former Israeli football star Eyal Berkovich has lauded Barak Itzhaki's decision to sign as coach for Anorthosis Famagusta in Cyprus, calling it a significant career move and the highest-paying coaching job for an Israeli. Itzhaki will reportedly earn approximately 140,000 shekels net per month, about 40,000 euros, a substantial increase from the 75,000 shekels net monthly offer he received from Beitar Jerusalem in the summer. Berkovich, speaking on the podcast "The Magician and His Sons," stated that Anorthosis is a major club in Cyprus, comparable to top Israeli teams, and that Itzhaki's move offers a fresh start and new experiences for him and his family. He also noted that coaching changes are frequent in Cyprus, with coaches often dismissed after only four games. Berkovich also addressed Itzhaki's departure from Beitar Jerusalem, suggesting that owner Barak Abramov forced him out. He claimed Abramov favored Almog Cohen, whom he considered the top professional, and wanted Cohen to become the coach. Itzhaki's tenure at Beitar Jerusalem ended on a sour note after a successful season where he nearly led the team to a championship, only to be replaced by Cohen. After five months without a team, Itzhaki is now embarking on a new chapter in Cyprus, with his contract including bonuses for professional achievements and coverage of additional expenses.
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