Racanati Family Buys Federman Shares to Gain Control of Maccabi Tel Aviv Basketball

The Racanati family has announced the purchase of the Federman family's 29% stake in Maccabi Tel Aviv basketball club for $50 million, increasing their ownership to 58%. This move was executed by exercising a right of first refusal, with no negotiations involved, as confirmed by Racanati family member Shay Racanati who directly informed Danny Federman of the purchase.

Behind the scenes, the club had been struggling with significant management disagreements and decision-making delays due to the shared ownership structure. These conflicts affected player acquisitions and routine management, effectively freezing many club operations. The Racanati family decided to end this stalemate by consolidating control through acquiring the Federman shares, which had previously been partially sold to Erik Stillman.

With the majority stake now in the hands of the Racanati family, the club expects smoother decision-making and operational processes moving forward. This decisive step marks a new chapter for Maccabi Tel Aviv, aiming to resolve the internal difficulties that have hampered the club in recent times.