Maccabi Haifa Offers Yarin Levi 25% Pay Raise to Secure New Contract

Maccabi Haifa is negotiating a contract extension with midfielder Yarin Levi, proposing a salary increase of approximately 25 percent. The club aims to delay the release clause in Levi's contract by at least one year, reflecting their strong desire to keep him as a key player for the upcoming season. Haifa officials have communicated to Levi's representatives that recent transfers, such as Lisab Issat's move to Bristol City for 2.2 million euros, demonstrate Levi's market value exceeds his current 2.5 million euro release clause.

The club's primary motivation is not financial but rather to retain Levi's leadership in midfield. Discussions are ongoing, and it is expected that Levi will sign the new agreement. Concurrently, Maccabi Haifa continues talks with Metalist Kharkiv regarding the sale of Georgi Yermakov and is negotiating with Omri Glazer as a potential replacement if Yermakov is sold. Additionally, Sheriff Kiuf is expected to receive approval for a loan move to Hapoel Ramat Gan, while Haifa is working to bring in Omri Nirayon.