Lisav Issaet Discusses Move to Bristol City and Future Ambitions in Football

Lisav Issaet, the defender recently transferred from Maccabi Haifa to Bristol City in the English Championship, shared insights in an exclusive interview with Sport 5. Issaet explained that although he had multiple offers, he chose Bristol City because the club showed genuine interest, presented a clear professional plan, and he felt it was the right place to advance his career.

Reflecting on his rapid progression, Issaet noted that within just over a year he experienced relegation with Hadera, became a starting player at Haifa, received a call-up to the Romanian national team, and secured a contract in the Championship. He acknowledged that moving abroad early was always his goal and hinted at feeling underappreciated in Israel.

Issaet also discussed his relationships with teammates such as Maor Boker, Nir Bitton, and Abdulai Sk, expressing that he will miss them. He was asked about the prospects for Maccabi Haifa next season and whether Sk should have stayed with the club. Having grown up in Haifa, Issaet conveyed a message to the fans and addressed whether he might return to play in Israel, specifically for Haifa, in the future.

Looking ahead, Issaet’s dream is to proudly represent Romania internationally and to reach the Premier League. He also touched on the possibility of the next generation of his family joining Maccabi Haifa, hoping they can integrate at least as well as he did.

The interview highlighted Issaet’s ambition, his connection to Israeli football, and his readiness for new challenges in England.