Maccabi Tel Aviv Rejects Low Offer from Lecce for Defender Tyrese Asante
Maccabi Tel Aviv is working to retain key players amid interest from top European clubs, including Lecce from Italy. Recently, Lecce submitted an offer of approximately 1.5 million euros for Dutch defender Tyrese Asante, which Maccabi promptly rejected. The Israeli club has set a price tag of at least 4 million euros for Asante, making the current offer insufficient to advance negotiations.
Asante, 24, has been a central figure for Maccabi Tel Aviv since joining in the summer of 2024 from Den Haag for 600,000 euros. He has made 91 appearances, scored 5 goals, and provided 4 assists for the club. In a recent interview with Dutch media, Asante acknowledged the possibility of a summer transfer but emphasized that any move must be an upgrade from his current situation at Maccabi.
It remains unclear whether Lecce will submit a higher bid, but for now, talks appear stalled due to the significant gap between the offer and Maccabi's valuation of the player.
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