Maccabi Tel Aviv Nears Return of Midfielder Gabi Kanichovsky Amid Squad Updates

Maccabi Tel Aviv is close to finalizing the return of midfielder Gabi Kanichovsky from Hungarian club Ferencváros. Kanichovsky has reached a preliminary agreement with Maccabi Tel Aviv, with the remaining step being a deal between the Israeli club and Ferencváros. The club views Kanichovsky as a key addition, especially after Christian Blitz suffered a long-term injury, leaving limited midfield options. Kanichovsky, a product of Maccabi's youth system, left the club last season after helping them win two consecutive championships and has since made 54 appearances for Ferencváros, scoring eight goals and providing five assists.

Maccabi Tel Aviv recently defeated Maccabi Netanya 1-0 to advance to the Toto Cup final, aiming for their second title of the season. The team showed a strong first half but a less impressive second half, leaving the club satisfied overall. Meanwhile, Isuf Sisoko sustained minor cramps in the match but is not seriously injured. The club prepares for an important Europa Conference League playoff match against Swiss side Lugano on Thursday.

In other squad news, Henry Edu is set to fly to Portugal to join Tondela, a second-division club, on loan with a purchase option. His departure will free up a foreign player slot for Maccabi Tel Aviv. Conversely, there have been no offers yet for Roy Revivo, who remains with the club for now.