Maccabi Haifa Advances Talks to Sign Defender Nigel Lonwijk
Following the recent signing of Brazilian defender Tsunami, Maccabi Haifa is accelerating efforts to acquire another foreign center-back. One leading candidate is 23-year-old Nigel Lonwijk, who played last season for Luton Town in England's third division. Haifa is reportedly in advanced negotiations with Lonwijk and hopes to finalize the deal soon so he can participate in the Toto Cup group stage as preparation for the league season starting next month.
Meanwhile, Brazilian defender Pedrão, currently on the squad, is not expected to continue with the team. Pedrão sustained an injury during a training match against Hapoel Kfar Saba, but initial assessments suggest it is not severe. The player’s representatives are already exploring options with other clubs should he depart from Maccabi Haifa.
These moves reflect Maccabi Haifa's intent to strengthen their defense ahead of the upcoming season under coach Barak Bachar, aiming for a competitive edge in domestic and regional competitions.
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