Go Ahead Eagles Confirm Belgian Defender Thibo Baeten Will Stay Amid Maccabi Tel Aviv Interest
Maccabi Tel Aviv was reportedly interested in signing Belgian defender Thibo Baeten from Dutch Eredivisie club Go Ahead Eagles as a potential replacement for Roy Revivo. However, Go Ahead Eagles CEO Jan Willem van Dop confirmed on August 23, 2026, that Baeten will remain with the club. Van Dop stated that although there were discussions and some pressure regarding the transfer, the club has closed the door on the move and Baeten will not be leaving. This announcement comes as Maccabi Tel Aviv prepares to open their season with an away match against Hapoel Jerusalem, amid several player departures and transfer rumors. Van Dop also mentioned that while Baeten and teammate Melle Meulensteen will stay, the club is still considering signing a right winger.
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