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Hapoel Holon Allows Center Idan Zalmanson to Seek New Team Ahead of 2026/27 Season
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First reported by Mako · Jul 5, 2026
What happened
Hapoel Holon has informed center Idan Zalmanson that he can seek a new team for the 2026/27 season as he is not in their plans, despite holding a valid contract. The club made this announcement on July 5, 2026, as part of their preparations for the upcoming season.
- 01Hapoel Holon told Idan Zalmanson he can search for a new team for 2026/27.
- 02Zalmanson holds a contract valid through the next season after a 2025 extension.
- 03The club's professional staff excluded him from their plans for the upcoming season.
- 04Zalmanson joined Holon in summer 2024 on a two-year deal.
- 05The announcement was made on July 5, 2026, amid team preparations.
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