Maccabi Haifa Releases Matias Nahuel After Paying Over 3 Million Euros Total

Maccabi Haifa officially announced on August 3, 2026, the release of Matias Nahuel after two years with the club. Nahuel was originally signed for a transfer fee of 2.5 million euros, marking the highest amount the club has ever paid for a player. Over his tenure, including a season and a half of wages estimated at 750,000 euros (500,000 euros per season), the club's total expenditure on Nahuel reached approximately 3.25 million euros.

Analyzing Nahuel's contribution, the club paid roughly 1.08 million euros per goal scored, 135,000 euros per appearance, and about 3,017 euros per minute played on the pitch. These calculations assume Maccabi Haifa did not cover his salary during his loan period at Polish club Jagiellonia; if they did, the costs would be even higher. Despite the significant investment, Nahuel failed to make a lasting impact at Maccabi Haifa, leading to his release.

This financial breakdown highlights the high costs associated with Nahuel's acquisition and tenure, reflecting the club's challenges in maximizing the return on their record transfer investment.