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Hapoel Haifa Owner Yoav Katz Sees Good Squad but Expects Adjustments Ahead of New Season
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First reported by Mako · 12 hours ago
What happened
Hapoel Haifa owner Yoav Katz says the squad looks promising but expects adjustments as the 2026/27 season starts. The team returns to Israel to prepare for the Toto Cup derby against Maccabi Haifa. Katz also highlighted the club's financial independence from the Haifa municipality and hopes for increased fan and sponsor support.
- 01Hapoel Haifa prepares for 2026/27 season, returning to Israel Monday for Toto Cup derby.
- 02Owner Yoav Katz says squad looks good but expects some adjustments after league starts.
- 03Club aims to sign at least two more foreign players and possibly one for youth and senior teams.
- 04Katz notes training camp is successful with good performances so far.
- 05Hapoel Haifa is the only Premier League team without municipal financial support.
- 06Katz hopes for increased help from fans, sponsors, and other sources.
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