Bnei Sakhnin CEO Khaled Dooki Confirms Larry Kayode Agreed to Join Before Signing Elsewhere

Bnei Sakhnin is actively working to strengthen its squad ahead of the 2026/27 season, but the club faces challenges in securing foreign players. CEO Khaled Dooki explained in an interview with Sport 5 that although the club has signed four foreign players, they are still seeking to add a striker, a defender, and a right-back. However, negotiations often fall through at the last moment.

Dooki specifically addressed the case of Larry Kayode, a prominent target for the team. He said that both the club and Kayode, through his Israeli agent, had agreed on terms and were confident in his potential contribution. Despite this, Kayode delayed the process repeatedly and ultimately signed with a Turkish club instead.

Dooki also mentioned similar issues with other players who backed out due to personal reasons such as family or political concerns, including references to Iran. He emphasized that these difficulties are not unique to Bnei Sakhnin but affect other clubs as well. The club aims to improve its reputation both in Israel and internationally to attract and retain talent more effectively.