Maccabi Netanya's Maor Levi Discusses Career Ambitions Amid Transfer Rumors

Maor Levi, midfielder for Maccabi Netanya, addressed rumors about a potential transfer to Beitar Jerusalem, stating he is currently focused on his role at Netanya and has personal dreams for his career advancement. Levi emphasized his connection to Maccabi Netanya and declined to comment further on transfer speculation, saying, "Every player aspires to progress in their career," and that his biggest dream is to play in Europe.

Maccabi Netanya suffered a 1-0 defeat to Maccabi Tel Aviv in the Toto Cup semi-final on August 16, 2026, with the only goal scored by Liao Varela. Despite creating several chances, Netanya was unable to score. Coach Roni Levi reflected on the loss, noting positive moments and the team's preparation for the upcoming league season. He highlighted the difficulty of competing against a strong Maccabi Tel Aviv side, which recently defeated a European team.

Roni Levi also mentioned the club's intent to strengthen the squad by adding a defender, a midfielder, and a winger, with advanced negotiations underway. He stressed the importance of balancing offensive creativity with defensive solidity, aiming to reduce goals conceded compared to last season.

Maor Levi expressed confidence in the team's cohesion and atmosphere, believing they can become a very strong side this season. He said the team will review the match footage to improve and prepare for the league campaign. Levi concluded by reiterating his focus on enjoying his time at Maccabi Netanya while harboring ambitions for the future.