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 denied any negotiations with Maccabi Haifa and declared that Katz will remain with them. The club emphasized that Katz is under contract and there is no intention to release him. This leaves Maccabi Haifa without a confirmed second goalkeeper, especially as their current backup, Omri Glazer, is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks and his availability for the season opener remains uncertain. The situation leaves coach Barak Bachar still searching for a reliable backup goalkeeper ahead of the new season.