Maccabi Haifa Faces Setbacks with High-Profile Signings Including Matias Nahuel

Maccabi Haifa is reportedly close to parting ways with Spanish midfielder Matias Nahuel, their most expensive signing to date, after just two years with limited impact. The Thai club Buriram United is interested in Nahuel and may offer a substantial transfer fee, potentially ending his brief and costly tenure with the Israeli club.

This situation highlights a recurring issue for Maccabi Haifa, where significant financial investments in players have often failed to yield the expected results. According to Transfermarkt data reviewed by Sport 5, six out of the ten most expensive transfers in the club's history have been disappointing. Notable examples include Pedro, who suffered injuries; Xander Sabrina, who underperformed; and Mavis Chibota, who largely disappeared from the team.

Among these high-cost signings, only Fantazdi Piero, acquired for 1.6 million euros from Guingamp in summer 2022, has been considered a success. The club's pattern of expensive signings not meeting expectations raises questions about their recruitment strategy moving forward.

The list of major transfers includes Nahuel (2.5 million euros from Wroclaw, summer 2024), Piero, Sabrina (1.5 million euros from Partizan Belgrade, summer 2024), Tribenta Stewart (1.5 million euros from Radnicki, summer 2025), Pedro (1.3 million euros from Portimonense, summer 2024), and Chibota (1.3 million euros from Ludogorets, winter 2022).