Maccabi Haifa Integrates New Signings Ahead of Derby Against Hapoel Haifa

Maccabi Haifa is actively building its squad for the upcoming season, with several new signings potentially starting in the upcoming derby against Hapoel Haifa. Dutch-Surinamese defender Nigel Lonwijk arrived in Israel and is set to undergo medical tests before officially signing with the club. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Omri Glazer has resumed training with the team and is expected to start in goal on Saturday. The club has also registered Glazer and Wanderson Tsunami for the season. New striker Andrea Novakovic has joined training but it remains uncertain if he will be included in the squad for the derby.

Additionally, Maccabi Haifa is interested in signing goalkeeper Omer Nir'on from Maccabi Netanya, who is recovering from injury and could serve as a backup to Glazer. The club hopes Nir'on will be released without a transfer fee, as Netanya already has two goalkeepers. If a permanent transfer is not possible, a loan deal will be considered. These moves reflect Maccabi Haifa's efforts to strengthen their roster ahead of the new league season.