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Maccabi Haifa's New Signing Wanderson Tsunami Earns Praise from Former Fans in Bulgaria and Turkey

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First reported by N12 · Jul 21, 2026

What happened

  • 01Wanderson Tsunami joined Maccabi Haifa after playing for Igdir and Levski Sofia.
  • 02Levski Sofia fans mourned his January 2026 departure but appreciated his leadership and loyalty.
  • 03Levski sold Tsunami for 150,000 euros to avoid losing him for free after contract expiry.
  • 04Igdir fans reacted calmly to his July 2026 departure, citing budget and performance reasons.
  • 05Tsunami maintained positive relations with fans, earning respect and avoiding controversies.
  • 06His unique nickname sparked social media humor in Turkey but did not affect his reputation.

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N12Center · HebrewJul 21, 2026
Maccabi Haifa's New Signing Wanderson Tsunami Earns Praise from Former Fans in Bulgaria and Turkey
MakoCenter · HebrewJul 21, 2026
Maccabi Haifa's New Signing Wanderson Tsunami Earns Praise from Former Bulgarian and Turkish Fans

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