Omri Glazer Arrives in Israel Ahead of Signing with Maccabi Haifa

Omri Glazer, the goalkeeper, has arrived in Israel to undergo medical tests before finalizing his signing with Maccabi Haifa. The club announced the agreement with Glazer recently, following initial reports by Sport Channel. Alongside Glazer's transfer, Georgi Yermakov is expected to move to Metalist Kharkiv, with minor details still to be finalized. Yermakov may have the chance to say farewell to Maccabi Haifa fans during the Haifa derby on Saturday.

Maccabi Haifa is also planning further reinforcements, aiming to add two foreign players in the center-back and winger positions. After these additions, the club intends to reduce the squad size, with at least four players expected to leave. Meanwhile, the team will play a final preparatory match today against Hapoel Kfar Saba from the National League, a club with which they have a cooperation agreement.

New signing Brunyio, the club's most expensive acquisition this summer, and defender Yila Betay, who did not play in the recent match against Ironi Kiryat Yam, are expected to get playing time in tonight's game to prepare for the upcoming derby. Center-back Tsunami is also expected to participate after training, and Andrea Novakovic is anticipated to arrive within the next 24 hours. This match marks Maccabi Haifa's last preparation before the 2026/27 season begins.