Osama Khalaila Signs One-Year Deal with M.S. Ashdod with Option for Extension

Osama Khalaila officially signed with M.S. Ashdod on July 8, 2026, agreeing to a one-year contract with an option for an additional season. The 28-year-old striker, who made his debut for the Israeli national team and was previously acquired by Maccabi Tel Aviv from Bnei Sakhnin, played last season for Hapoel Acre in the Israeli National League, scoring nine league goals. Prior to that, Khalaila competed internationally with Cherkasy in Ukraine and Gabala in Azerbaijan, where he was the top scorer for Gabala with 10 goals and 7 assists. After signing, Khalaila expressed enthusiasm about the new challenge, stating, "I am happy to take on a new challenge in my career, and I hope to do as much as possible what I love most in the world, which is putting the ball in the net."