Top European Clubs Compete to Sign Maccabi Tel Aviv's Roy Revivo

Roy Revivo, the left-back for Maccabi Tel Aviv, has requested not to travel with the team for their match against CSKA Sofia as he aims to secure a move to a European club. The Spanish La Liga side Elche is currently the frontrunner in negotiations, having submitted a formal offer of 3.3 million euros and reached personal terms with Revivo. However, the deal is delayed due to Maccabi Tel Aviv's demand for a percentage of any future transfer fee and a dispute over the 15% of the transfer fee owed to the player.

Other clubs such as Levante, Fiorentina, and several teams from Italy and Portugal, including Porto and Sporting Lisbon, are also closely monitoring Revivo's situation. Levante has made a financial offer but insists on payment in three installments, complicating the deal. If Levante succeeds, Revivo would join teammate Tai Abed, who signed with the club earlier this year. Fiorentina has renewed interest after tracking him since June, while Porto's president André Villas-Boas is personally involved in negotiations.

Last summer, Danish club Copenhagen offered approximately 4 million euros for Revivo, but Maccabi Tel Aviv rejected the bid, considering him a key player. Frustrated with his current situation, Revivo is determined to advance his career in Europe. He enjoyed an outstanding previous season, finishing as the Israeli Premier League's top assist provider with 13 assists and scoring two goals. He also scored the winning goal in the State Cup final against Hapoel Be'er Sheva. This season, he started strong with two assists in a 5-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol in the Europa League qualifiers.

Revivo's father, Haim Revivo, a former player for Celta Vigo, adds to the player's profile, with several Spanish clubs showing interest partly due to this legacy. The transfer window remains active as Maccabi Tel Aviv and interested European clubs work to finalize the deal.