Agent Details Niv Eliasi’s Loan Move from Hapoel Be’er Sheva to Greek Club Levadiakos

Niv Eliasi, the young goalkeeper, left Hapoel Be’er Sheva on August 2, 2026, to join Greek club Levadiakos on loan. His agent, Gilad Katzav, explained on Sport 5 that Be’er Sheva was reluctant to let Eliasi move to top Israeli clubs competing with them, and although there were offers from Austria and another Greek team, Eliasi preferred the Greek league to advance his career professionally and financially. Katzav noted that the club has an option to buy Eliasi, and the Greek league offers good exposure, with several strong teams able to scout him.

Katzav acknowledged the disappointment surrounding Eliasi’s situation at Be’er Sheva but emphasized the positive aspects, highlighting Eliasi’s role in Be’er Sheva’s recent championship and his status as a young national team player. He praised Be’er Sheva for supporting Eliasi’s dream to play abroad and expressed hope for his success in Greece. Katzav also mentioned a private derby in the Greek league between Eliasi and Kings Kangwa, underscoring the competitive environment.

Additionally, Katzav commented on other Israeli players’ transfers, including Dor Hugy’s move to Maccabi Netanya, which he described as a strong step for the club, and Dolev Haziza’s transfer to Netanya after not fitting into Maccabi Haifa’s plans. Katzav conveyed that Haziza was disappointed not to continue at Haifa but chose Netanya as the best option among several, including offers from Poland. He noted that Haifa still holds respect for Haziza and his contributions.

Overall, Katzav framed Eliasi’s loan as a strategic move to gain experience abroad, with hopes it will benefit his development both on and off the field.