Ferencváros Targets Maccabi Netanya's Basem Zaaroura After Abu Fani Sale

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Ferencváros aims to sign Basem Zaaroura from Maccabi Netanya after selling Mohammed Abu Fani and with Gabi Kanichovsky likely leaving. The Hungarian club demands 2 million euros for Zaaroura, who had a strong previous season and started well this year. Kanichovsky is expected to join Maccabi Tel Aviv after being benched recently.

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Ferencváros targets Basem Zaaroura from Maccabi Netanya after Abu Fani's sale.
The Hungarian club demands at least 2 million euros for Zaaroura.
Gabi Kanichovsky is likely leaving Ferencváros for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Zaaroura scored 10 goals in 24 appearances last season for Netanya.
Kanichovsky was benched recently, signaling his imminent departure.
Zaaroura has started the 2026/27 season strongly, including Toto Cup appearances.

Hungarian club Ferencváros is pursuing Basem Zaaroura from Israeli team Maccabi Netanya following the sale of Mohammed Abu Fani to Red Star Belgrade and the likely departure of Gabi Kanichovsky back to Israel. The Hungarian side has identified Zaaroura as a prime candidate to join their squad, demanding a transfer fee of at least 2 million euros for the player. Kanichovsky's exit appears imminent after he was benched in Ferencváros' recent match and is reportedly close to signing with Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Zaaroura had a strong previous season with Netanya, making 24 appearances and scoring 10 goals. He has also featured in the Toto Cup this season, continuing his good form into the 2026/27 campaign. The developments suggest a continuation of Israeli player involvement at Ferencváros, following Abu Fani's transfer and Kanichovsky's expected move.

The transfer negotiations highlight Ferencváros' strategy to maintain Israeli talent within their ranks while adjusting their squad for the new season. Maccabi Netanya is positioned to benefit financially from Zaaroura's potential move abroad, reflecting the growing market for Israeli players in European football.

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