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Gili Yitzhak Signs Historic Deal with Fourth-Tier Bnei Eilat for Record Salary

Gili Yitzhak, a top scorer in Israel's second-tier league, signed a historic 450,000 shekel contract with fourth-tier Bnei Eilat, marking the highest salary ever in the lower leagues. Despite offers from higher divisions, Yitzhak chose Bnei Eilat, attracted by the club's ambitious project and management.

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What happened

  1. 01Gili Yitzhak signed with fourth-tier Bnei Eilat for a record 450,000 shekels net salary.
  2. 02The contract includes housing and a car, making it the highest in Israel's lower leagues.
  3. 03Yitzhak is a top scorer in Liga Leumit with offers from higher-tier clubs.
  4. 04Bnei Eilat's owners, the Vaturi family, are investing heavily in the club's ambitious project.
  5. 05The deal was negotiated by attorney Amir Cohen and supported by manager Kobi Refua.
  6. 06Yitzhak's move is unprecedented given his continued value in higher leagues.

The deal includes housing and a car, and reflects Bnei Eilat's growing investment in talent.

Translated and summarized by baba from N12, the latest report. Read N12’s original

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