Maccabi Haifa Signs American-Serbian Striker Andrea Novakovic for Two Years

Maccabi Haifa has continued strengthening its squad for the upcoming season by signing 29-year-old American-Serbian striker Andrea Novakovic. Standing 1.92 meters tall, Novakovic successfully passed his medical tests and officially joined the club on a two-year contract. Raised in Wisconsin, he has represented the United States at youth levels and earned three caps with the senior national team. Novakovic brings extensive European experience, having played for Reading in England, Fortuna Sittard in the Netherlands, and several Italian clubs including Frosinone, Venezia, Bari, and Reggina.

After signing, Novakovic expressed his excitement about joining a prestigious club like Maccabi Haifa and looked forward to playing in front of the fans at Sammy Ofer Stadium. Maccabi Haifa's sporting director, Lior Rafaelov, praised Novakovic as a physically strong and quality striker who prioritizes the team's success. Rafaelov highlighted Novakovic's team-oriented mindset, vast experience, and excellent personality, which are expected to positively impact both the locker room and the team's cohesion. The club believes his skills, commitment, and leadership will help achieve their set goals.