Four European Clubs Pursue Maccabi Tel Aviv Winger Helio Varela After World Cup Impact

Helio Varela, the 24-year-old winger for Maccabi Tel Aviv and Cape Verde national team, is attracting significant interest from European clubs following his impressive World Cup performances. According to a report by Les Requins Bleus, four clubs including Ferencváros, Red Star Belgrade, Samsunspor, and Qarabağ are keen to sign Varela. The winger played 101 minutes across three matches in the North American World Cup, scoring a goal in Cape Verde's historic 2-2 draw against Uruguay.

At Maccabi Tel Aviv, Varela has made 42 appearances in all competitions, netting six goals and providing two assists in the past season. He joined the Israeli club in September 2022 and currently has two years remaining on his contract. The interested European teams reportedly aim to secure his transfer during the current transfer window.

The report highlights that Varela's performances for both his national team and Maccabi Tel Aviv have not gone unnoticed by European scouts, suggesting a potential move away from the Israeli club soon.