Goalkeeper Giorgi Yermakov Bids Farewell to Maccabi Haifa

Giorgi Yermakov, the goalkeeper who played a key role for Maccabi Haifa last season, announced his departure from the club on social media on July 28, 2026. Yermakov, who had been the replacement for injured goalkeeper Omri Glazer, expressed deep gratitude to the club's fans, management, and teammates. He thanked the club's president and entire management for their trust and support, as well as the professional staff and goalkeeping coaches led by Itay Zilpa for their daily hard work. Yermakov also praised the fans for their loyalty and support, calling it an honor to have played for Maccabi Haifa and stating that the club will always hold a special place in his heart.

This farewell comes at a difficult time for Maccabi Haifa, which is currently recovering from a 3-0 defeat to Hapoel Kiryat Shmona and dealing with the injury of Omri Glazer. Despite the challenges, Yermakov's message highlighted the strong bond between the players, staff, and supporters of the club. He concluded by urging fans to maintain their spirit and loyalty to the team.

Yermakov's departure marks the end of an important chapter for both the player and Maccabi Haifa as they prepare for the upcoming season in the Israeli Premier League.