Maccabi Tel Aviv Sets 8 Million Euro Price Tag on Varela After World Cup Success

Maccabi Tel Aviv is firm on retaining their 24-year-old winger, Varela, amid growing interest following his impressive performance at the World Cup. The Cape Verde international, who scored against Uruguay and participated in matches against Argentina, has attracted attention that could push his transfer fee to as high as 8 million euros. Varela recently returned to Israel and has already resumed training with the Israeli Premier League champions after a successful World Cup campaign.

Varela joined Maccabi Tel Aviv last summer for 1.7 million euros and has since scored six goals and provided three assists, including a crucial goal in the State Cup final against Hapoel Be'er Sheva. The club is determined not to let him go easily, especially given his rising value. Currently, the record transfer fee from the Israeli Premier League is held by Wesley Fofana, who was sold from Maccabi Tel Aviv to AZ Alkmaar for 7.3 million euros last summer.

Maccabi's stance reflects their recognition of Varela's growing market value and their ambition to keep key players as they prepare for the upcoming season.