Maccabi Haifa Parts Ways with Dolev Haziza After Seven Years

After seven years with Maccabi Haifa, midfielder Dolev Haziza officially left the club on July 24, 2026, to join Maccabi Netanya. At a press conference, Haifa's sporting director Lior Rafaelov and coach Barak Bachar addressed the decision to part ways with Haziza, who also posted a farewell message on his Instagram account.

Coach Bachar expressed his fondness for Haziza, calling him one of his favorite players and acknowledging the difficulty of the separation, noting Haziza's youth and potential to contribute more. Rafaelov described the decision as one of the toughest he has made, explaining that the timing was challenging but necessary to ensure the club's foundation was right for the moment. He mentioned that after reaching agreements with other players, they explained the situation to Haziza, who was understandably upset. Rafaelov said he remains friends with Haziza despite the tension and is at peace with the decision regarding him and another player, Abdullai Sak.

Haziza reflected on his time at Maccabi Haifa in his Instagram post, highlighting his journey since 2019. He recalled his goal to restore the club to prominence, celebrating multiple championships, including three league titles, a Super Cup, and a Toto Cup. He also emphasized the club's historic run in European competitions, notably participating in the Champions League and assisting in a memorable goal against PSG. Haziza described his tenure as an incredible journey filled with unforgettable moments.