Barak Yitzhaki's Exit Clause Only Valid in Summer, Cyprus Club Warns
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Barak Yitzhaki, the new coach of Cyprus's Anorthosis Famagusta, has an exit clause in his contract that is only valid from the summer, according to Cypriot reports. If Maccabi Haifa wishes to hire him before then, they must negotiate compensation with Anorthosis. Cypriot football officials have warned Yitzhaki that leaving so soon would harm his career prospects in Cyprus.
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- Barak Yitzhaki's exit clause with Anorthosis is only valid from the summer.
- Maccabi Haifa would need to negotiate compensation to sign Yitzhaki before summer.
- Cypriot sources warn Yitzhaki against leaving Anorthosis so soon after joining.
- Yitzhaki reportedly earns around 40,000 euros net monthly at Anorthosis.
- Anorthosis has not officially commented on the reports.
Following the departure of Barak Bakhar, coach Barak Yitzhaki has been linked with Maccabi Haifa, according to fan discussions. Yitzhaki was appointed coach of Anorthosis Famagusta less than a month ago. He reportedly earns approximately 40,000 euros net per month, making him one of the highest-paid Israeli coaches abroad.
Sources in Cyprus indicate that Yitzhaki's contract includes an exit clause, but it is only valid starting in the summer. This means that if Maccabi Haifa is interested in him, they would need to negotiate compensation with Anorthosis and obtain their approval.
Football officials in Cyprus have commented on the situation, suggesting that Yitzhaki would be making a mistake if he left Anorthosis so soon after joining. They believe such a move, less than three weeks after his appointment, could damage his career and hinder future opportunities in Cyprus.
Anorthosis has not officially responded to the reports, stating they are focused on their upcoming match. However, sources close to the club suggest that Yitzhaki joined because he wanted to, and leaving under these circumstances would close doors for him in Cyprus.
