Hapoel Petah Tikva Keeper Omer Katz Stays Despite Maccabi Haifa Interest

Maccabi Haifa sought to sign goalkeeper Omer Katz, who reportedly agreed to personal terms with the club. However, Hapoel Petah Tikva has firmly stated that Katz will remain with their team and that no negotiations are underway with Maccabi Haifa. The club emphasized that Katz is under contract and there is no intention to release him. This leaves Maccabi Haifa, coached by Barak Bakhar, without a second goalkeeper, especially as their current backup, Omri Glazer, is expected to be out for at least three weeks and his availability for the season opener remains uncertain.