Hapoel Tel Aviv Pursues Brazilian Winger Christian Barletta from Brazil's Second Division
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Hapoel Tel Aviv is negotiating to acquire Brazilian winger Christian Barletta from Recife in Brazil's second division to strengthen their attack after Luizão's exit.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Hapoel Tel Aviv is negotiating to sign Brazilian winger Christian Barletta from Recife.
- Barletta is 25, plays primarily as a right winger with a strong left foot, and can play multiple attacking roles.
- He has scored 11 goals and made 8 assists in 31 appearances this season for Recife.
- Barletta has 89 appearances and 24 goals in Brazil's second division and 37 appearances in the top division.
- He is under contract with Recife until 2028, and transfer fee discussions are underway.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv seeks a replacement for Luizão to bolster their offensive lineup.
Hapoel Tel Aviv is actively negotiating to sign Brazilian winger Christian Barletta, currently playing for Recife in Brazil's second division. The 25-year-old right winger, known for his strong left foot, can also operate on the left wing or behind the striker. Barletta began his career in Brazil's lower leagues and has moved between three clubs from March 2023 to February 2024, each transfer reportedly costing around one million euros. His recent clubs include Corinthians, Ceara, and Recife, where he has been a standout player over the past two years.
This season, Barletta has scored 11 goals and provided 8 assists in 31 appearances across all competitions, including 8 goals and 3 assists in 16 league matches. Overall, he has made 89 appearances in Brazil's second division, scoring 24 goals and assisting 7, and has 37 appearances with 2 goals in Brazil's top flight. Hapoel Tel Aviv is currently discussing the transfer fee with Recife, as Barletta is under contract until summer 2028. The club is seeking a suitable replacement following the departure of Luizão.