Maccabi Netanya's Landmark Deal with Ben Mansford Collapses Last Minute
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
Maccabi Netanya's owner Russ Kassin was close to hiring former Maccabi Tel Aviv CEO Ben Mansford for a three-year, 1.5 million euro contract. Mansford ultimately accepted a CEO position at England's Charlton Athletic, causing the deal to collapse just before signing. The club is now seeking a foreign manager to replace Gil Lev and is sixth in the league.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Netanya's deal with former Maccabi Tel Aviv CEO Ben Mansford collapsed hours before signing.
- Mansford accepted a CEO role at England's Charlton Athletic, ending negotiations with Netanya.
- The proposed contract for Mansford was reportedly 1.5 million euros over three years.
- Maccabi Netanya is now seeking a foreign manager to replace Gil Lev.
- The club is currently sixth in the Israeli Premier League standings.
Maccabi Netanya was on the verge of appointing former Maccabi Tel Aviv CEO Ben Mansford as its new manager, a move that would have been one of the most intriguing in Israeli football. Owner Russ Kassin had been in advanced negotiations with Mansford, offering him a contract reportedly worth 1.5 million euros over three years, or 500,000 euros per season. This exceptionally high salary for a management role reflected Kassin's ambition for significant changes within the club.
The negotiations were conducted discreetly, and both parties were close to a final agreement. However, just 24 hours before the planned signing, Mansford informed Kassin that he had received an offer to return to English football. He chose to accept a position as CEO of Charlton Athletic in the Championship, ending the discussions with Maccabi Netanya.
Following the collapse of this deal, Maccabi Netanya has resumed its search for a replacement for Gil Lev, who requested to leave his position. The club is reportedly prioritizing a foreign candidate with proven experience in managing professional clubs over an Israeli candidate.
Meanwhile, the team, currently sixth in the league standings with nine points, is preparing for its upcoming league match against Ironi Tiberias on Saturday. These recent developments underscore Maccabi Netanya's new managerial aspirations, aiming for substantial changes both on and off the field.
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