Hapoel Tel Aviv Pays Massive Salaries to Players Amid Summer Signings
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv is investing heavily in its squad this summer, paying at least ten players over one million dollars annually, with total salaries nearing 23.5 million dollars. Vasili Mitic leads with a six million dollar yearly salary, while new signings and contract renewals contribute to the high wage bill. The club aims to rebound after a trophy-less season, with further signings expected.
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- Hapoel Tel Aviv pays at least ten players over $1 million per season this summer.
- Vasili Mitic is the highest-paid player at $6 million annually on a three-year deal.
- New signings Zack Laidee and Elisha Bryant earn $3 million and $2.8 million respectively.
- Kadyn Carrington and Antonio Blakeney have contracts with rising salaries over coming years.
- Total player salaries for the upcoming season approach $23.5 million and may increase further.
- The club is rebuilding after a trophy-less previous season and expects more signings soon.
Following a trophy-less season, Hapoel Tel Aviv is heavily investing in its squad this summer by signing new players and renewing contracts for existing ones. So far, the club has committed to paying extremely high salaries, with at least ten players earning over one million dollars per season each. This figure is expected to rise with further signings, including the potential addition of Tamir Blatt.
The highest-paid player is Vasili Mitic, who signed a three-year contract worth six million dollars per season. Recent signings and contract renewals include Zack Laidee, earning three million dollars annually, and Elisha Bryant, with a renewed contract of 2.8 million dollars per year. New contracts with salary increases were also given to Kadyn Carrington, starting at 1.7 million dollars and rising to 1.9 million over the contract term, and Antonio Blakeney, starting at 2.2 million dollars and increasing to 2.4 million.
Other notable salaries include Dan Oturu at 2.5 million, Thomas Stornsky and Ish Weinreit each at 1.5 million, Amir Coffey at 1.2 million, and Tai Odiase at one million dollars per season. Combining all these contracts, Hapoel Tel Aviv’s total wage bill for the upcoming season approaches 23.5 million dollars, with expectations for further increases as new deals are finalized. These salary details were first published by Sport 5 on July 17, 2026.
This significant financial commitment reflects the club’s determination to strengthen its roster and improve performance after last season’s disappointments. The summer transfer window remains open, and more announcements are anticipated.
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