Hapoel Be'er Sheva signs Niv Yehoshua on a five-year deal

Hapoel Be'er Sheva announced on Monday that it has signed 21-year-old midfielder Niv Yehoshua from Maccabi Petah Tikva to a five-year contract. The southern club will pay Petah Tikva a transfer fee of 1.5 million euros, and Yehoshua is expected to earn about $140,000.

After signing, Yehoshua said he was “happy and excited” to join the club and begin a new chapter in his career. He added that he had heard a lot about the fans’ support and had experienced it as an opponent at Turner Stadium. “I can’t wait to step onto the pitch in the red shirt and receive your support and encouragement,” he said.

Yehoshua also thanked the coaching staff and management for their trust. “I am aware of the expectations and the goals ahead of us, and I will do everything to meet them,” he said.

The midfielder spent the last two seasons at Maccabi Petah Tikva, making 84 appearances and scoring eight goals. He has also played for Israel’s youth national team, where he made 14 appearances and scored once. He is joining a crowded Be'er Sheva midfield, and the club expects it may be difficult for him to break into Roni Khozch’s lineup immediately.