Maccabi Haifa Extends Amit Arzi's Contract Through 2030 Amid Recovery

Maccabi Haifa announced on August 10, 2026, that they have extended the contract of young talent Amit Arzi until 2030. Arzi, a midfielder who joined the club's youth system at age eight, signed a four-year extension despite currently recovering from a quadriceps muscle tear diagnosed about a month ago. Due to a surplus of midfielders in the squad, Arzi is also expected to be loaned out to gain more playing time.

Arzi expressed his excitement about the long-term deal, calling Maccabi Haifa his home since childhood and pledging to prove himself and help the team achieve its goals. The club's sporting director, Lior Rafaelov, praised Arzi's growth and performance, highlighting his strong season last year while on loan at Hapoel Kfar Saba and his impressive showing during the recent training camp. Rafaelov wished him success and smooth integration into the senior team.

This contract renewal reflects Maccabi Haifa's commitment to developing homegrown talent and managing their squad depth strategically as they prepare for upcoming seasons in the Israeli Premier League.