Itay Ehud Joins Hapoel Petah Tikva on Loan from Maccabi Haifa for 2026/27 Season
Hapoel Petah Tikva announced on August 16, 2026, the signing of Itay Ehud, a defensive midfielder who will soon turn 20. Ehud joins the team coached by Omer Peretz on a season-long loan from Maccabi Haifa, strengthening the squad ahead of the 2026/27 Israeli Premier League season.
Ehud is a product of Maccabi Haifa's youth academy and had an impressive loan spell last season with Hapoel Kfar Saba in the National League, helping the team reach the upper playoff under coach Adam Lam. After signing, Ehud expressed excitement about starting his first chapter in the Premier League with a prestigious club and praised the passionate fan base and conversations with coach Peretz as key reasons for his move. He stated his confidence in a successful season and eagerness to begin.
This transfer highlights Hapoel Petah Tikva's efforts to bolster their midfield options as they prepare for the upcoming top-tier campaign.
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