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

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 said he is trying to suppress the difficult last six weeks and looks forward to a fresh start at Netanya, a club he feels connected to as a native of the city.

Haziza emphasized his love for playing in front of fans and his eagerness to contribute to Netanya’s success, hoping to attract large crowds. Reflecting on the match, he expressed frustration at conceding three goals at home but remained optimistic about learning from the experience and improving in upcoming games. He also hinted that he will share more about his personal struggles in the future but for now prefers to focus on his new chapter.

The player credited Roni Levy and the Netanya management for showing strong interest, which influenced his decision to join. Haziza concluded by expressing his commitment to the club and fans, aiming to help the team bounce back quickly, with the next match scheduled for Wednesday.