Hapoel Be'er Sheva Signs João Victor from Hungary's ZTE for €1.7 Million Amid Fan Debate
How 3 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by N12 · Jul 5, 2026
What happened
Hapoel Be'er Sheva signed Brazilian winger João Victor from Hungary's ZTE for €1.7 million in summer 2026, sparking mixed reactions among Hungarian fans who questioned the high fee despite his solid performance. The deal reignited debates on ZTE's management strategy and was possibly influenced by a marketing campaign. Due to security issues in Israel, Be'er Sheva will host Champions League qualifiers in Hungary, allowing fans to watch Victor play nearby again.
- 01Hapoel Be'er Sheva signed João Victor from ZTE for €1.7 million plus bonuses and resale rights.
- 02Victor played 38 games for ZTE in 2025/26, scoring nine goals and six assists.
- 03Hungarian fans viewed the transfer fee as inflated despite his decent stats.
- 04The sale sparked debate over ZTE's management and youth player sales strategy.
- 05Fans suspect ZTE used a marketing campaign to pressure Be'er Sheva into a high fee.
- 06Be'er Sheva will host Champions League qualifiers in Hungary due to Israel's security situation.
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