Israeli Goalkeeper Omri Glazer Returns to Maccabi Haifa with Highest Israeli Salary

Maccabi Haifa announced on July 21, 2026, that Israeli national team goalkeeper Omri Glazer has signed a three-year contract, marking his second tenure with the club. Glazer is expected to replace Georgi Yermakov as the starting goalkeeper and reunite with coach Barak Bachar. The transfer follows a 300,000 euro payment to Red Star Belgrade, Glazer's previous club.

Glazer, who began his career at Hapoel Ra'anana and joined Maccabi Haifa at age 20, spent five years primarily as a backup goalkeeper before loan spells and a breakthrough period at Hapoel Be'er Sheva from 2021 to 2023. At Be'er Sheva, he helped win the State Cup and reach the UEFA Conference League group stage. In summer 2023, he signed with Red Star Belgrade, serving as their main goalkeeper in the Champions League under coach Barak Bachar. However, in his second season, he lost his starting spot and played only seven matches across all competitions.

During his time in Serbia, Glazer made 51 league appearances, kept 22 clean sheets, and contributed to three league titles. He also featured in nine Champions League games, conceding 24 goals, with a standout performance in a 3-1 loss to Manchester City in September 2023 where he made 13 saves. With a base salary of 400,000 euros plus bonuses potentially raising it to 500,000 euros, Glazer becomes the highest-paid Israeli player at Maccabi Haifa. He will join the squad after passing medical tests and is expected to immediately integrate into the team.

Summary: Israeli goalkeeper Omri Glazer has signed a three-year deal with Maccabi Haifa, returning after five years abroad and becoming the club's highest-paid Israeli player. He replaces Georgi Yermakov and reunites with coach Barak Bachar, following a transfer from Red Star Belgrade.

Points: - Omri Glazer signs a three-year contract with Maccabi Haifa, returning for a second stint. - He will replace Georgi Yermakov as the club's starting goalkeeper. - Transfer fee to Red Star Belgrade was 300,000 euros. - Glazer's salary is 400,000 euros, with bonuses up to 500,000 euros, making him the highest-paid Israeli at Haifa. - He previously played for Hapoel Be'er Sheva and Red Star Belgrade, winning three Serbian league titles. - Glazer played nine Champions League matches, including a notable game against Manchester City.

Topic: sports israel_relevant: true Entities: {"people": ["Omri Glazer", "Georgi Yermakov", "Barak Bachar"], "organizations": ["Maccabi Haifa", "Red Star Belgrade", "Hapoel Be'er Sheva", "Hapoel Ra'anana"], "places": ["Israel", "Serbia", "Belgrade"]}