Ex-Bnei Sakhnin Player Claims He Caused Abbas Suan's Transfer

Former Romanian footballer Adrian Pitu, who played in Israel for two years, claims he was indirectly responsible for Abbas Suan's transfer from Bnei Sakhnin to Maccabi Haifa. Pitu recounted an incident where Suan allegedly refused to pass him the ball during a match, leading to a confrontation with fans and the club president. The president then presented Pitu with an ultimatum: either Suan leaves for Maccabi Haifa, or Pitu leaves. Pitu, who felt well-treated by the club, chose to stay, resulting in Suan's departure.

Pitu also discussed his brief stint with Maccabi Netanya, managed by Eyal Berkovich. Berkovich recruited Pitu, reportedly telling him to focus solely on offense. Pitu mentioned a positive experience with a Jewish agent who advised him against signing the initial contract, which was in Arabic and contained hidden clauses. He contrasted this with his positive experience at Bnei Sakhnin, where he was paid on time and received bonuses.

Pitu also recalled interactions with coach Eli Guttman at Maccabi Netanya, where Guttman would allegedly consult him on team tactics and player selection. However, after Berkovich left the club, Pitu experienced a change in attitude from the owner and sought to leave Israel, feeling hurt by how he was treated.