Iti Shechter Claims Hapoel Tel Aviv's Coach Most Wants Eliel Peretz on Team

During a recent broadcast on the sports show "Scoopim," commentator Iti Shechter made a surprising claim regarding Eliel Peretz, a player currently under contract with Hapoel Be'er Sheva. Shechter asserted that Peretz is the player whom Hapoel Tel Aviv's coach, Aliniv Breda, most desires to sign. Although Peretz is not expected to leave Hapoel Be'er Sheva this season due to his binding contract, his deal expires at the end of the season, making a future transfer possible.

Shechter criticized Hapoel Be'er Sheva's coach Ran Kuzuh for benching Peretz early in the season, questioning why a player like Niv Yehoshua from the National League was preferred over him. Shechter revealed that unofficial inquiries were made to explore the possibility of bringing Peretz to Hapoel Tel Aviv, emphasizing that Breda envisions Peretz forming a strong attacking trio with players Krayev and Palkao, potentially leading the team to a championship.

Former player Ben Haim supported Shechter's view, noting that Peretz's recent performance was on par with or better than other key players like Kangwa and Ventura. He suggested that misunderstandings with coach Kuzuh might have contributed to Peretz's benching but expressed confidence that the coach still values him, citing Peretz's impressive performance against Red Star Belgrade as evidence.

The discussion highlights ongoing interest in Peretz's future and suggests that while a transfer is not imminent, it remains a significant topic for the next season in Israeli football.