Barak Itzhaki's Exit Clause May Block Move to Maccabi Haifa
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Barak Itzhaki, recently appointed coach of Cypriot club Anorthosis, is reportedly being considered by Maccabi Haifa. However, sources in Cyprus claim his exit clause is not active until summer, requiring Maccabi Haifa to negotiate compensation. Itzhaki is earning a high salary in Cyprus, and leaving so soon could damage his career prospects, according to local officials.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Barak Itzhaki's exit clause from Anorthosis is reportedly inactive until summer, blocking a move to Maccabi Haifa.
- Maccabi Haifa would need to negotiate compensation with Anorthosis to sign Itzhaki before the summer.
- Itzhaki earns approximately 40,000 euros net monthly, making him a highly paid Israeli coach.
- Cypriot officials warn that leaving Anorthosis so soon could harm Itzhaki's career.
- Itzhaki joined Anorthosis less than a month ago after waiting for an offer from a major Israeli club.
Following the departure of coach Barak Bakhar, social media buzz has linked Barak Itzhaki to Maccabi Haifa. Itzhaki, who was appointed coach of Anorthosis less than a month ago, had been waiting for an offer from a major Israeli club. However, the strong start to the season by the top five Israeli teams led him to believe a change wouldn't happen soon, prompting his move to Cyprus.
Reports from Cyprus indicate Itzhaki is earning a substantial salary of approximately 40,000 euros net per month (140,000 NIS net), 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.
Football officials in Cyprus have stated that Itzhaki's exit clause is not currently active and only becomes valid in the summer. This means if Maccabi Haifa wishes to hire him before then, they would need to negotiate compensation with Anorthosis and obtain their approval. "Itzhaki has integrated very well at Anorthosis," one official commented, "Leaving just over two weeks after arriving would be a stain on Itzhaki's career and could prevent him from working in Cyprus again. Such actions are not taken."
Anorthosis has not responded to inquiries regarding these reports, stating they are focused on their upcoming match. The club maintains that these reports have not affected Itzhaki's work or been amplified in Cyprus. "Ultimately, Itzhaki came here because he wanted to come here," a source from Cyprus said. "His name in Israel is good and opportunities will arise. Leaving Anorthosis under these circumstances would close the door for him here."
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