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Hapoel Haifa Freezes Transfer Plans Amid Financial Dispute Over Debt Repayment

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First reported by N12 · Jul 6, 2026

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Hapoel Haifa has frozen its player transfers due to a 1.8 million shekel debt and failed negotiations with the Israeli Labor Federation over payment terms. The club is redirecting funds to cover the debt while seeking a payment plan, with efforts ongoing to resolve the issue before their upcoming training camp.

01Hapoel Haifa froze player transfers due to a 1.8 million shekel debt dispute.
02The club cannot spread out debt payments as the Labor Federation refuses to approve.
03Funds planned for new signings will be used to pay off the debt instead.
04The club has signed eight players and aims to add two foreign players before training camp.
05Senior Israel Football Association officials are involved in resolving the payment issue.
06CEO Eli Rak hopes the Labor Federation understands the urgency to free up transfer budget.

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