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Portuguese Defender Joao Goncalves Set to Join Hapoel Ramat Gan

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First reported by N12 · Jul 2, 2026

What happened

Portuguese defender Joao Goncalves is expected to join Israeli club Hapoel Ramat Gan as a free agent, marking the team's sixth signing ahead of the new season.

  • 01Joao Goncalves, a 26-year-old Portuguese defender, is set to join Hapoel Ramat Gan as a free agent.
  • 02He recently ended his contract with Portuguese club Vizela after 16 appearances last season.
  • 03Goncalves can play both center-back positions and occasionally as a defensive midfielder.
  • 04This signing would be Hapoel Ramat Gan's sixth ahead of their Premier League campaign.
  • 05Previous signings include Maxim Plakuschenko, Amit Tzur, Idan Barness, Ofek Ovadia, and Daniel Tishler (loan).

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N12Center · HebrewJul 2, 2026
Portuguese Defender Joao Goncalves Set to Join Hapoel Ramat Gan
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 2, 2026
Portuguese Defender Joao Goncalves Set to Join Hapoel Ramat Gan

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