Bnei Sakhnin Considers Signing Former Israeli Premier League Star Rotem Hatuel

As Bnei Sakhnin prepares for the 2026/27 season, the club is actively seeking to strengthen its squad under coach Yossi Abuksis. Among the candidates considered is Rotem Hatuel, a former player for Hapoel Haifa and Hapoel Be'er Sheva, who is currently a free agent. Opinions within the club about signing Hatuel are divided, but there is recognition that the Israeli market offers limited options, prompting a thorough evaluation of this possibility.

Hatuel was once a top player in the Israeli Premier League, with his peak season at Turner Stadium featuring 16 goals and 3 assists. After his tenure in Be'er Sheva, he moved to Hapoel Tel Aviv and then to Sammy Ofer Stadium, where last season he scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists in 26 league appearances.

In addition to Hatuel, Bnei Sakhnin is considering bringing back Sahar Taji, a former Maccabi Netanya player who was sold to Hapoel Kfar Saba two years ago in a deal involving Ahmad Salman. Taji has faced some bad luck during his time with Kfar Saba. This move follows the recent official signing of Louie Khalaf by the club as part of their efforts to reinforce the team ahead of the new season.