Hapoel Be'er Sheva Pursues Previously Unavailable Foreign Players After European Success

Hapoel Be'er Sheva returned to Israel on Wednesday following a significant achievement in Belgrade, where they secured two victories against Serbian champions Red Star Belgrade. The club is energized by this success but is already focusing on their upcoming matches against Azerbaijan's Sabah, aiming to make history by qualifying for the UEFA Champions League. Even qualifying for the current format of the UEFA Europa League, which involves eight away games, is a major milestone for the club.

In light of the financial gains expected from these European competitions, Hapoel Be'er Sheva is intensifying efforts to strengthen their squad by signing two foreign players, specifically a defender and an attacking midfielder. Previously, the club was unable to acquire these players due to high transfer fees demanded by their clubs and the players' reluctance to join a team not competing in Europe's top tournaments. Now, with the club's confirmed participation in the Europa League and the anticipated revenue, management believes they can reach agreements with both the players and their clubs.

The club's owner, Alona Barkat, is leading these efforts to enhance the team's competitiveness in European competitions, reflecting the club's ambition to build on their recent success and advance further on the continental stage.