Maccabi Haifa Plans to Replace Brazilian Defender Pedrao with New Foreign Center-Back

Maccabi Haifa is set to part ways with Brazilian defender Pedrao as the club seeks to strengthen its defense with another foreign center-back. The team recently signed defender Tsunami Wanderson to a two-year contract after he passed medical tests, but the club is not done reinforcing its squad. Despite Pedrao's return from a long injury layoff, concerns about his medical condition last season have led to a consensus that replacing him is necessary.

The new foreign defender is expected to compete with young Israeli player Noam Shtiefman, who is entering his first senior season. Meanwhile, the club is also evaluating the situation of Manuel Benson, whose return to training has been delayed. Decisions regarding Benson’s future and potential reinforcements for the attacking line remain pending.

Regarding the eighth foreign player slot, Maccabi Haifa is undecided. Dixon Mohammed is expected to sign in September but will likely be loaned out. Additionally, two foreign players recently trialed with the youth team have not impressed the club so far. Overall, Maccabi Haifa continues to actively shape its roster ahead of the new season, focusing on defensive stability and depth in attack.