Barak Yitzhaki's Exit Clause Only Valid in Summer, Cyprus Club Warns
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Barak Yitzhaki, the new coach of Cypriot club Anorthosis, reportedly has an exit clause that is only valid from the summer, not immediately. Sources in Cyprus warn that leaving so soon would damage his career and future prospects in the region. Yitzhaki is said to be earning around 40,000 euros net per month, making him one of the highest-paid Israeli coaches abroad.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Barak Yitzhaki's exit clause from Anorthosis is reportedly only valid starting in the summer.
- Cypriot sources warn Yitzhaki that leaving Anorthosis so soon would harm his career.
- Yitzhaki earns approximately 40,000 euros net per month at Anorthosis.
- Maccabi Haifa would need Anorthosis's approval and compensation to sign Yitzhaki before summer.
- Anorthosis has not commented on the reports, focusing on their upcoming match.
Following the departure of Barak Bakhar, speculation has linked Barak Yitzhaki to Maccabi Haifa. Yitzhaki, who was appointed coach of Anorthosis Famagusta less than a month ago, reportedly hoped a top Israeli club would approach him. However, with the strong start to the season by the top five Israeli teams, he understood a change was unlikely and accepted the Anorthosis position.
Reports from Cyprus indicate Yitzhaki is earning a substantial salary of approximately 40,000 euros net per month, making him the highest-paid Israeli coach in football after Bakhar's dismissal. His initial performance with Anorthosis, including one win and one loss, has been described as a good integration into the team.
However, football sources in Cyprus have stated that Yitzhaki's exit clause is not currently active and will only be valid starting in the summer. This means if Maccabi Haifa is interested, they would need to negotiate compensation with Anorthosis and obtain their approval.
"Yitzhaki has integrated excellently at Anorthosis," said one source. "Choosing to leave just over two weeks after arriving would be a stain on Yitzhaki's career and could prevent him from working in Cyprus again. You don't do things like that."
Anorthosis has not commented on the reports, stating they are focused on their upcoming match. Sources suggest that these reports have not affected Yitzhaki's work and have not been officially addressed in Cyprus. "Ultimately, Yitzhaki came here because he wanted to come here," a source from Cyprus stated. "His name in Israel is good and opportunities will arise, but leaving Anorthosis under these circumstances would close the door for him here."
