Barak Itzhaki Takes Helm at Anorthosis Famagusta, Earning Top Israeli Coach Salary
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Barak Itzhaki has been appointed head coach of Cypriot club Anorthosis Famagusta, becoming the highest-paid Israeli coach with a two-year deal worth 40,000 euros monthly. His prior success with Beitar Jerusalem and a past playing stint with Anorthosis led to the move. The appointment is seen as a temporary relief for top Israeli league coaches who might have otherwise faced competition from Itzhaki.
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- Barak Itzhaki appointed Anorthosis Famagusta coach, becoming highest-paid Israeli coach at 40,000 euros monthly.
- Itzhaki's prior success coaching Beitar Jerusalem and playing for Anorthosis impressed the Cypriot club.
- Speculation about Itzhaki coaching Maccabi Tel Aviv is dismissed; he previously held a management role there.
- The move is seen as a temporary relief for coaches of top Israeli teams.
- Itzhaki is the eighth Israeli coach to manage in Cyprus.
Barak Itzhaki has been appointed as the new coach of Cypriot club Anorthosis Famagusta, signing a two-year contract worth 40,000 euros net per month, making him the highest-paid Israeli football coach. Itzhaki's previous success coaching Beitar Jerusalem, leading them from near the bottom to a championship contention, impressed the Cypriot club. He had prepared a work presentation for potential overseas coaching opportunities, including interest from Bulgaria's Ludogorets.
Itzhaki's move to Cyprus comes after a period of reflection following his departure from Beitar Jerusalem. While coaching in Cyprus previously, he had a successful spell with Anorthosis Famagusta as a player, scoring 13 goals. This history, combined with his coaching achievements, led to a warm reception from the club's fans.
Despite speculation that Itzhaki was holding out for the Maccabi Tel Aviv coaching job, the article clarifies that he was appointed head of football operations at Maccabi Tel Aviv years ago. However, the club opted for foreign coaches for the head coach position, preferring their coaches to gain European experience first. Itzhaki's current role in Cyprus aligns with this preference.
The appointment is seen as a relief for coaches of top Israeli teams, as Itzhaki's presence in Israel could have posed a significant threat to their positions. With five major Israeli teams currently vying for the championship, the league is expected to be highly competitive, a factor Itzhaki considered when making his decision.
Itzhaki becomes the eighth Israeli coach to manage in Cyprus, following in the footsteps of notable figures like Ran Ben Shimon, Eli Guttman, and Ronny Levy. The move involves his family relocating, but his career as a coach is currently his primary focus. His success with Anorthosis could open many doors both in Israel and abroad, while any challenges might be attributed to the team's low standing and transfer restrictions.
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