Shakhtar Donetsk Defender Diego Arroyo Will Not Join Hapoel Petah Tikva
Hapoel Petah Tikva announced on August 3, 2026, that Diego Arroyo, a defender from Shakhtar Donetsk, will not be joining the club despite having already agreed on terms. Arroyo was expected to strengthen the team's defense for the 2026/27 season, but the Ukrainian club refused to release him. As a result, coach Omer Peretz must seek alternative defensive options ahead of the new season.
Despite this setback, Hapoel Petah Tikva plans to continue reinforcing their squad during the summer transfer window by signing additional players. So far, the team has played in the Toto Cup, securing a 1-0 victory over Maccabi Petah Tikva in the city derby but losing 2-1 to Hapoel Ramat Gan. Their next match is scheduled for Wednesday against Maccabi Netanya.
The club remains focused on preparing for the upcoming Israeli Premier League season and is actively pursuing new signings to bolster their lineup.
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