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Maccabi Haifa Signs Andrea Novakovic Amid South Korean Club's Claims of Contract Snatching

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First reported by Mako · Jul 18, 2026

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Maccabi Haifa signed forward Andrea Novakovic after South Korean club Suwon FC claimed he was about to join them, leading to a contract dispute and Suwon withdrawing from negotiations.

01Maccabi Haifa officially signed Andrea Novakovic on July 17, 2026.
02Novakovic was reportedly close to joining South Korea's Suwon FC before Haifa's announcement.
03Suwon had prepared contract drafts and sent an official letter to Novakovic.
04After Haifa's announcement, Suwon canceled the signing process, citing a potential dual contract.
05South Korean media accused Maccabi Haifa of "stealing" Novakovic from Suwon.
06The player's agency confirmed the breakdown of negotiations with Suwon.

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