Maccabi Tel Aviv's Said Abu Farhi Transfers to Colorado Rapids for $6 Million
Maccabi Tel Aviv's 20-year-old striker Said Abu Farhi has completed a major transfer to the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer for a record $6 million. This deal ranks among the most expensive in Israeli football history, surpassed only by transfers of players like Wesley Patache, Eran Zahavi, Oscar Gloukh, Anan Khalaily, and Manor Solomon directly from the Israeli Premier League.
Abu Farhi will play his farewell match for Maccabi Tel Aviv against CSKA Sofia on Thursday at 21:00. Last season, he made 31 appearances, scoring 7 goals and providing 3 assists. He started the current season strongly, scoring braces in victories during the Israeli Super Cup against Hapoel Be'er Sheva and in the first qualifying round of the Europa League against Sheriff Tiraspol.
Colorado Rapids currently sit 11th in the MLS Western Conference with 22 points after 18 matches, having finished 11th last season as well, missing the playoffs. The team includes former Arsenal defender Rob Holding and ex-Manchester City goalkeeper Zack Steffen. Further details about the transfer are expected soon.
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