Christian Barleta Extends Contract with Sport Recife Until 2029
Christian Barleta, the Brazilian winger who was targeted by Hapoel Tel Aviv as a potential replacement for Luis Louiso, has extended his contract with Sport Recife until 2029. Barleta, 28, has been with Sport Recife since 2024 and has become one of the club's key players, making 126 appearances, winning three titles, and currently leading the team's scoring charts this season.
Hapoel Tel Aviv, fresh off their significant achievement of reaching the third qualifying round of the Conference League and eliminating Ludogorets, had expressed strong interest in signing Barleta to strengthen their attacking lineup. However, Barleta's commitment to Sport Recife and the Brazilian club's desire to retain him led to the contract extension.
With Barleta staying in Brazil, Hapoel Tel Aviv will continue searching for an attacking player to fill the void left by Louiso and bolster their squad for the upcoming European campaign and domestic league season.
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