Yam Madar Set to Join Maccabi Tel Aviv After Lengthy Transfer Saga
Yam Madar has agreed to join Maccabi Tel Aviv on a lucrative two-year deal after leaving Hapoel Tel Aviv. Despite a higher offer from Hapoel, Madar chose Maccabi to play under coach Oded Katash. The move marks a significant investment by Maccabi, making Madar their highest-paid Israeli player and prompting salary adjustments for teammates.
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- Yam Madar agrees to a $4.3 million two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- Madar left Hapoel Tel Aviv despite a higher financial offer from them.
- Maccabi's coach Oded Katash and director Claudio Coldebella pushed for Madar's signing.
- Hapoel plans to sign Tamir Blatt as Madar's replacement for about $5 million over three years.
- Maccabi will raise Roman Sorkin's salary to maintain team balance after Madar's signing.
- Madar recently trained with the Israeli national team and is expected to finalize his contract soon.
Yam Madar is expected to play for Maccabi Tel Aviv next season after agreeing to terms with the reigning Israeli champions on Wednesday. Despite ongoing negotiations with Hapoel Tel Aviv and its owner Ofer Yanai, Madar decided to sign with Maccabi, reportedly accepting a two-year contract worth approximately $4.3 million, with an option for a third year. Madar's decision followed his release from Hapoel Tel Aviv two days earlier, where he had been offered nearly $3 million for one season, a figure higher than Maccabi's offer, but he preferred to play under coach Oded Katash at Maccabi.
Madar's camp confirmed his desire to join Maccabi after discussions with Katash. The transfer saga involved intense negotiations, including pressure from Hapoel and statements from Madar's agent, Misko Raznatovic, who initially suggested no agreement had been finalized. However, after Yanai demanded a "no shop" agreement to prevent Madar from entertaining other offers, Hapoel appeared to accept Madar's choice. Hapoel plans to sign Tamir Blatt on a multi-year deal worth about $5 million as Madar's replacement and is considering adding another top foreign guard.
Maccabi Tel Aviv's decision to invest heavily in Madar was not unanimous within the club's management but was strongly supported by coach Oded Katash and sporting director Claudio Coldebella, who believe Madar can be a leading player in the EuroLeague. Madar will join Jimmy Clark as part of Maccabi's guard lineup. This contract will make Madar the highest-paid Israeli player in the club's history, prompting Maccabi to offer a significant salary increase to Roman Sorkin, who currently earns $900,000, to maintain team harmony and reward his performance.
Madar, who recently participated in the Israeli national team training camp ahead of a game against Germany, appeared in good form despite the transfer turmoil. The finalization of his contract with Maccabi is expected soon, barring any last-minute surprises.
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