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John DiBartolomeo Agrees to Two More Years with Maccabi Tel Aviv

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First reported by Ynet · Jun 20, 2026

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John DiBartolomeo has agreed to a new two-year contract with Maccabi Tel Aviv and will remain captain next season. The 34-year-old guard is set to begin his 10th season with the club, after joining Maccabi Tel Aviv from Maccabi Haifa in 2017.

  • 01DiBartolomeo agreed a two-year extension with Maccabi Tel Aviv.
  • 02He will enter his 10th season and become the club's 17th decade-long player.
  • 03Club executive Claudio Coldebella made his retention a key summer priority.
  • 04The 34-year-old averaged 7.9 points and 1.2 steals per game this season.

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The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

N12Center · HebrewJun 21, 2026
John DiBartolomeo Agrees to Two More Years with Maccabi Tel Aviv
MakoCenter · HebrewJun 21, 2026
John DiBartolomeo Agrees to Two More Years with Maccabi Tel Aviv
YnetCenter · HebrewJun 20, 2026
The veteran captain who could lead Maccabi Tel Aviv to another title

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