Gidi Keniuk Sets Payment Deadline for Hapoel Ramat Gan Over Unpaid Bonuses

Hapoel Ramat Gan, which returned to the Israeli Premier League in May after a 13-year absence, is facing legal challenges related to unpaid bonuses promised to players Gidi Keniuk and Ezekiel Henty. As the club prepares its roster for the 2026/2027 season, it has not responded to the players' repeated requests for payment. Following Ezekiel Henty's public complaints, Gidi Keniuk engaged his lawyer, Amir Cohen, who sent a formal warning letter to the club demanding immediate settlement of the owed amounts before legal action is initiated.

The letter details serious breaches by the club, accusing it of systematically violating employment agreements and Keniuk's legal social rights. Keniuk demands payment of bonuses tied to the team's promotion and his goal contributions, as well as agreed compensation for the club's failure to fulfill the contract for an additional season. The letter emphasizes the club's long-term benefit from Keniuk's professional services while neglecting its contractual and legal obligations.

This dispute highlights ongoing tensions as Hapoel Ramat Gan rebuilds its squad, with the club now under pressure to resolve these financial claims promptly to avoid litigation. The full letter from attorney Amir Cohen was obtained by Sport 5 on July 19, 2026.