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Yam Madar Signs Multi-Year Deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv After Intense Negotiations
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First reported by N12 · Jul 3, 2026
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Yam Madar is joining Maccabi Tel Aviv on a multi-year contract after agreeing to terms following a late-night meeting, choosing Maccabi over city rivals Hapoel Tel Aviv. The deal includes a three-year contract with options for two more years, worth $2 million per season. Madar will soon join the Israeli national team in Croatia.
- 01Yam Madar agrees to a three-year deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv, including a two-year option.
- 02Madar accepted $1 million less per season than Hapoel Tel Aviv's offer to join Maccabi.
- 03The deal was finalized after a late-night meeting with Maccabi officials and coach Oded Katash.
- 04Madar returned from Latvia to Israel to complete the transfer and will soon join the national team in Croatia.
- 05Maccabi is also finalizing contracts with Roman Sorkin and John DiBartolomeo and negotiating with Ifa Lundberg.
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WallaCenter · HebrewJul 5, 2026
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WallaCenter · HebrewJul 4, 2026
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