Maccabi Tel Aviv Transfer Drama: Roy Revivo's Move Faces Major Obstacles

Roy Revivo's potential transfer from Maccabi Tel Aviv to a Spanish club is at risk of collapsing again, echoing a failed move to FC Copenhagen last year. Revivo's family and close associates fear the deal will be blocked by Maccabi Tel Aviv, which demands he relinquish 15 percent of his transfer fee rights, a condition Revivo refuses to accept. The left-back, one of Maccabi's standout players but among the lower earners, insists on retaining this 15 percent share from any future transfer.

Financial disagreements further complicate the transfer. The Spanish club's offer is about half a million euros less than Maccabi Tel Aviv's asking price, which is around four million euros. Additionally, Maccabi demands 30 percent of any future sale profits, while the Spanish side is only willing to offer 15 percent. These gaps cast significant doubt on whether the transfer will be completed.

Amid these tensions, Revivo has been in low spirits all week, worried that Maccabi Tel Aviv will again block his transfer. As a result, he has decided not to travel with the team to Batumi for their upcoming match against CSKA Sofia, after discussing the situation with coach Kenny Miller. His absence highlights the uncertainty surrounding his future at the club and the ongoing transfer saga.