Maccabi Haifa Signs Andrea Novakovic Amid South Korean Club's Claims of Contract Snatching
Maccabi Haifa announced on July 17, 2026, that it had reached an agreement with Serbian-American forward Andrea Novakovic. However, South Korean media reported that Novakovic was on the verge of joining Suwon FC, with most contract details already settled and the club preparing to send him a draft agreement. Following Haifa's official announcement, Suwon decided to withdraw from the deal, and the player's agency confirmed the cancellation of negotiations. Suwon stated that despite having sent an official letter and initiating the signing process a day before Haifa's announcement, a potential dual contract situation arose. South Korean reports accused Maccabi Haifa of "stealing" Novakovic from Suwon, describing the move as a sports snatch. The controversy highlights tensions between the clubs over the player's transfer rights.
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