Red Star Belgrade Renew Interest in Maccabi Tel Aviv's Helio Varela Amid Transfer Challenges
Red Star Belgrade has renewed its interest in Helio Varela, the winger from Maccabi Tel Aviv, according to reports from Serbia. Varela, a Cape Verde international, is expected to leave Maccabi this summer, but the Israeli club is determined not to sell him at a low price. His market value is estimated at around four million euros, though there is skepticism about whether this figure is realistic in the current market.
A complicating factor in the potential transfer is that the Belgian club Gent holds 20 percent of any future sale, which could affect the amount Maccabi Tel Aviv demands. The Israeli club will not retain the full transfer fee, potentially influencing negotiations if interested clubs decide to improve their offers.
About a month ago, Red Star Belgrade was mentioned alongside three other clubs, Ferencváros, Qarabağ, and Samsunspor, as contenders to sign Varela, but their chances then seemed diminished. Now, with Red Star reconsidering the winger, his recent performances, including scoring in the World Cup, and the club's progress in European competitions are likely to impact his transfer prospects during the current window.
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