Maccabi Netanya Nears Signing Dolev Haziza as Club Reconsiders Ze Marcos Deal
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Maccabi Netanya is close to signing midfielder Dolev Haziza after positive talks with coach Roni Levy, while reconsidering the deal for defender Ze Marcos. The club aims to finalize transfers soon to enhance fan engagement before the 2026/27 season.
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- Maccabi Netanya targets Dolev Haziza to strengthen its squad for 2026/27.
- Haziza spoke with coach Roni Levy, expressing strong motivation to prove himself.
- Financial terms remain the main hurdle, with two payment options offered to Haziza.
- Netanya is reconsidering signing Brazilian defender Ze Marcos despite initial agreement.
- The club hopes new signings will boost fan enthusiasm and season ticket sales.
- Training camp is set to begin next week, with transfers expected to conclude soon.
Maccabi Netanya is actively preparing for the 2026/27 season by building its squad and finalizing key transfers ahead of training camp. A primary target for the club is midfielder Dolev Haziza, who has expressed strong determination to prove himself after speaking with head coach Roni Levy. The conversation reportedly reinforced the club's desire to complete the signing, with only minor financial differences remaining between the parties. Haziza has been presented with two payment options: receiving part of his salary from Maccabi Haifa during the first contract year or obtaining a financial compensation from Haifa before moving to Netanya. His agents continue negotiations to reach a final agreement in the coming days.
Meanwhile, Netanya is reconsidering the acquisition of Brazilian defender Ze Marcos. Although preliminary terms were agreed upon, the club recently paused to evaluate whether to finalize the deal or seek a defender with a stronger track record. The club hopes to make significant progress on transfers soon, aiming to boost fan enthusiasm and season ticket sales, which have been a concern. Additional signings are expected to increase excitement ahead of the season opener and the first training session scheduled for next week.
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