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Hillel Melman Joins Hapoel Jerusalem Ahead of 2026/27 Season
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First reported by N12 · 2 hours ago
What happened
Hapoel Jerusalem signed 21-year-old defender Hillel Melman from Ironi Modi'in for the 2026/27 season, while releasing David Domjoni. Melman played 35 matches last season and expressed enthusiasm about joining the club.
- 01Hillel Melman, 21, signed with Hapoel Jerusalem for the 2026/27 season with a two-year option.
- 02Melman played 35 games and scored two goals for Ironi Modi'in last season in the National League.
- 03He praised Hapoel Jerusalem's fanbase and management, calling it a dream to join.
- 04The club released defender David Domjoni after mutually terminating his contract.
- 05Melman has prior experience with Hapoel Herzliya and youth club Kfar Shalem.
- 06Hapoel Jerusalem compared Melman stylistically to recent signings Jonathan Lish and Tamir Haimovich.
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