Maccabi Haifa Signs Brazilian Defender Tsunami Ahead of New Season
Maccabi Haifa announced on Saturday the signing of Brazilian defender Wanderson de Freitas Soares, known as Tsunami. The 30-year-old defender, who can also play as a left-back, is expected to arrive in Israel this evening for medical tests before joining the team roster. Tsunami began last season with Levski Sofia and played the full 90 minutes in a 0-0 Europa League qualifier against Hapoel Be'er Sheva, but missed the return leg due to injury. In January, he transferred to Agadir in Turkey's second division. Maccabi Haifa will officially start the 2026/27 season next Saturday with a derby match against Hapoel Haifa in the Toto Cup.
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