Christian Barleta Extends Contract with Sport Recife Until 2029

Christian Barleta, the Brazilian winger who was a target for Hapoel Tel Aviv as a replacement for Luis Louizo, has extended his contract with Sport Recife until 2029. Barleta, 28, has been with Sport Recife since 2024, becoming one of the club's key players with 126 appearances, three titles, and currently leading the club's scoring charts this season. Despite Hapoel Tel Aviv's interest and monitoring of Barleta's situation following their qualification to the third qualifying round of the Conference League and elimination of Ludogorets, the Brazilian club's desire to retain him prevailed. Hapoel Tel Aviv will continue searching for a forward to strengthen their attack ahead of the European campaign and the domestic league, aiming to find a suitable replacement for Louizo.