Maccabi Tel Aviv Signs Victor Palchenko as First Foreign Player for 2026/27 Handball Season
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First reported by N12 · 1 hour ago
What happened
Maccabi Tel Aviv signed Victor Palchenko, a 26-year-old French-Russian left back with extensive European experience, as their first foreign player for the 2026/27 handball season. Palchenko has played in top French clubs, won championships in Switzerland and Austria, and brings leadership and competitive intensity to the team. Coach Evitar Gevaon praised his qualities and expects him to be a key contributor.
- 01Maccabi Tel Aviv signed Victor Palchenko as their first foreign player for 2026/27.
- 02Palchenko is a 26-year-old left back with French and Russian citizenship.
- 03He played in top French clubs from 2017-2022 and competed in European tournaments.
- 04Palchenko won national championships in Switzerland (2023) and Austria (2024/25).
- 05Coach Evitar Gevaon praised Palchenko's commitment, intensity, and leadership.
- 06Palchenko promised to give his all and aims to create great memories with the team and fans.
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