Ironi Kiryat Shmona Extends Contracts of Youth Players Ahead of Premier League Season
Ironi Kiryat Shmona is preparing for another season in the Israeli Premier League and has secured the futures of several of its youth players. On July 1, 2026, the club announced that two graduates of its youth academy, Yoav Karadi and Joan Halabi, have each signed contract extensions for an additional three years, committing them to the club's blue squad.
In addition to these signings, the club is in negotiations with Amit Arazi from Maccabi Haifa regarding a loan deal for the upcoming season. Another player, Niv Gabay, is also close to finalizing a loan agreement with Ironi Kiryat Shmona. These developments are expected to be finalized following the team's return from their training camp.
These moves reflect Ironi Kiryat Shmona's strategy to strengthen its squad by investing in homegrown talent and supplementing it with loaned players as they prepare for the challenges of the Premier League season ahead.
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