Maccabi Haifa Targets Brazilian Forward Mikael After Strong Season
Maccabi Haifa is preparing for the 2026/27 season and aims to strengthen its squad by signing another Brazilian player following the recent acquisition of Bruninho. According to local ESPN reporter Fabio Silva, the Israeli club plans to submit an offer for 27-year-old striker Mikael, who currently plays for CRB in Brazil's second division. Mikael had an impressive season, scoring 10 goals in 14 appearances last year, making him one of the hottest names in the Brazilian transfer market.
Several Brazilian clubs, including Sao Paulo, Gremio, Internacional, Red Bull Bragantino, and Vitoria, have shown interest in Mikael and initiated preliminary talks. CRB reportedly values the player at around 2 million euros. Maccabi Haifa's pursuit depends on Mikael's willingness to move to Israel, with the club ready to negotiate a deal to bring him to the Israeli Premier League.
This potential signing reflects Maccabi Haifa's strategy to build a competitive team by recruiting promising talent from Brazil ahead of the new season.
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