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Hapoel Haifa Parts Ways with Sandro Altunashvili, Eyes New Midfield Signings
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First reported by Mako · Jun 23, 2026
What happened
Hapoel Haifa and midfielder Sandro Altunashvili mutually agreed to end his contract. The club is now looking for foreign reinforcements in midfield, while Itai Zafrani is expected to join on loan from Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- 01Altunashvili left Hapoel Haifa by mutual contract termination.
- 02Coach Haim Silvas wanted to free a foreign-player slot in midfield.
- 03The club is seeking a foreign No. 6 and likely a foreign No. 10.
- 04Itai Zafrani is expected to sign soon on loan from Maccabi Tel Aviv.
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