Hapoel Tel Aviv Pays Massive Salaries to Players Amid Summer Signings
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
First reported by Mako · Jul 17, 2026
What happened
Hapoel Tel Aviv is investing heavily in its squad this summer, paying at least ten players over one million dollars annually, with total salaries nearing 23.5 million dollars. Vasili Mitic leads with a six million dollar yearly salary, while new signings and contract renewals contribute to the high wage bill. The club aims to rebound after a trophy-less season, with further signings expected.
- 01Hapoel Tel Aviv pays at least ten players over $1 million per season this summer.
- 02Vasili Mitic is the highest-paid player at $6 million annually on a three-year deal.
- 03New signings Zack Laidee and Elisha Bryant earn $3 million and $2.8 million respectively.
- 04Kadyn Carrington and Antonio Blakeney have contracts with rising salaries over coming years.
- 05Total player salaries for the upcoming season approach $23.5 million and may increase further.
- 06The club is rebuilding after a trophy-less previous season and expects more signings soon.
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