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Barak Yitzhaki in Advanced Talks to Coach Cyprus' Anorthosis Famagusta
Former Beitar Jerusalem coach Barak Yitzhaki is in advanced negotiations to become the head coach of Cypriot club Anorthosis Famagusta. The 42-year-old Israeli is the leading candidate for the position, and the club has extended a formal contract offer. The vacancy arose after Anorthosis dismissed its previous manager, Nestor El Maestro, following a poor start to the season that left the team in 13th place with only one win in five matches.
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- 01Barak Yitzhaki is in advanced negotiations to become the head coach of Cypriot club Anorthosis Famagusta.
- 02Anorthosis Famagusta has offered Yitzhaki a contract estimated between 180,000 and 300,000 euros per season.
- 03The coaching vacancy opened after Anorthosis dismissed Nestor El Maestro following a poor start to the season.
- 04Yitzhaki previously played for Anorthosis Famagusta during the 2012/13 season, making 23 appearances.
- 05He recently concluded his tenure at Beitar Jerusalem, where he managed 93 games and won the Toto Cup.
- 06Cypriot media have praised Yitzhaki's attacking style, noting his preference for a 4-3-3 formation.
If the deal is finalized, it will mark a return to Famagusta for Yitzhaki, who played 23 games for the club on loan during the 2012/13 season. The proposed contract is estimated to be worth between 180,000 and 300,000 euros per season, plus performance bonuses. Despite the club's financial difficulties, Cyprus' tax policies make the net salary attractive for Yitzhaki.
Yitzhaki's coaching career includes an interim role at Maccabi Tel Aviv and a successful tenure at Beitar Jerusalem, where he managed 93 games before departing at the end of last season. During his time with Beitar Jerusalem, he led the team to fourth and second-place finishes and won the Toto Cup. Cypriot media have praised his offensive style, typically favoring a 4-3-3 formation, and his strong relationships with fans and club personnel.
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