Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Signing Slovenian Striker Aster Sokler This Week
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to signing Slovenian striker Aster Sokler for around one million euros, with the deal expected to close this week. Sokler had a strong personal season despite his team's struggles in Serbia. Meanwhile, negotiations with Amir Sehiti remain unresolved, prompting Maccabi to consider other right-wing options.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to signing Slovenian striker Aster Sokler this week.
- The club plans to pay about one million euros for Sokler, valued at 1.5 million euros.
- Sokler scored 15 goals in 29 games last season, helping his team avoid relegation.
- He previously played in Scotland for Aberdeen and was loaned then sold to Radnički Niš.
- Negotiations with Amir Sehiti have stalled, leading Maccabi to seek other right-wing candidates.
Following their impressive victory over Hapoel Be'er Sheva in the Champion of Champions match, Maccabi Tel Aviv is advancing preparations for the 2026/27 season. The club has made significant progress in acquiring Slovenian striker Aster Sokler, a transfer that had previously seemed stalled. Maccabi Tel Aviv is expected to pay around one million euros for Sokler, who is valued at approximately 1.5 million euros according to Transfermarkt. The deal is anticipated to be finalized within the coming week.
Sokler had a challenging season with his current club, Radnički Niš of Serbia, but personally performed well, scoring 15 league goals in 29 appearances and playing a key role in helping the team avoid relegation. He began his career in Slovenia and was sold to Aberdeen in Scotland in 2023 for 350,000 euros. After two seasons in Scotland, where he scored 12 goals in 72 matches, he was loaned to Radnički Niš and later purchased by them for 225,000 euros.
Meanwhile, Maccabi Tel Aviv has not yet made progress in negotiations with Amir Sehiti, with gaps remaining between the parties. As a result, the club has started exploring alternative candidates for the right-wing position to strengthen their squad ahead of the new season.
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