Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva Target Hungarian Defender Levante Katona
Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Be'er Sheva are actively pursuing new signings ahead of the 2026/27 season, with both clubs reportedly interested in Hungarian defender Levante Katona. Katona, 24, currently plays for Nyíregyháza in Hungary's top division. His agent revealed in an interview that Katona is attracting interest not only from Israeli clubs but also from teams in Poland, Russia, and South Korea. In Israel, the reigning league champion Maccabi Tel Aviv and cup holder Hapoel Be'er Sheva are the primary clubs monitoring his progress.
According to Transfermarkt, Katona's market value is approximately 400,000 euros as of May 2026, a figure considered affordable for Israeli teams. Last season, he made 29 appearances for Nyíregyháza, scoring one goal and providing one assist. Both Israeli clubs continue to work on their transfer strategies as the new season approaches.
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