Dolev Haziza Reflects on Difficult Exit from Maccabi Haifa Ahead of Debut for Maccabi Netanya

Dolev Haziza, the new signing for Maccabi Netanya, made his debut in a lively Toto Cup match on August 2, 2026, where Netanya lost 3-2 to Hapoel Ramat Gan. After seven seasons and serving as captain at Maccabi Haifa, Haziza described his recent period as challenging and expressed disappointment over how his time at Haifa ended. He revealed he is trying to suppress the difficult last six weeks he experienced there and plans to speak more about it in the future.

Haziza said that receiving a call from Netanya and coach Roni Levy, who showed strong interest in him, helped him decide to join the club. He praised Netanya’s passionate fan base and expressed hope that many supporters will attend upcoming matches. Reflecting on the game, Haziza said he missed playing in front of fans and was frustrated by conceding three goals at home, even in a Toto Cup match. He emphasized the team will learn from the loss and strive to win in their next game on Wednesday.

The winger also acknowledged that while some players part ways with clubs amicably, his departure was difficult on a personal level. However, he feels he is now where he wants to be, connected to his hometown club, and is determined to contribute to its success and bring fans to the stadium.