Former Maccabi Haifa Defender Dylan Batubinsika Draws Interest After Greek Relegation
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · Jul 5, 2026
What happened
Dylan Batubinsika, former Maccabi Haifa defender, is a free agent after Larissa's relegation in Greece and is attracting interest from Israeli clubs including Maccabi Netanya. He has a strong professional background in Israel, France, and Greece and was part of DR Congo's World Cup squad. Despite recent challenges, his defensive skills and experience make him a sought-after player in the Israeli Premier League.
- 01Dylan Batubinsika became a free agent after Larissa's relegation from the Greek league.
- 02He previously won the Israeli Premier League with Maccabi Haifa and played in the Champions League.
- 03Batubinsika helped Saint-Étienne gain promotion to Ligue 1 and was praised for his defensive reliability.
- 04He captained Larissa but could not prevent their relegation to the second division.
- 05Maccabi Netanya and other Israeli clubs are interested in signing him for the upcoming season.
- 06Batubinsika was part of DR Congo's World Cup squad but did not play in any matches.
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