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Vladimir Ivic Reveals Unique Clause in First Maccabi Tel Aviv Coaching Contract

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First reported by N12 · Jul 22, 2026

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Serbian coach Vladimir Ivic detailed his successful two-year spell at Maccabi Tel Aviv, revealing a rare contract clause rewarding second place. Despite financial and transfer restrictions, he led the club to two consecutive championships and additional trophies before moving on to coach in Russia and the UAE.

01Vladimir Ivic coached Maccabi Tel Aviv from 2018, winning two consecutive championships.
02His first contract included a rare bonus clause for finishing second place.
03Financial difficulties and UEFA restrictions limited Maccabi's player signings to free transfers.
04Ivic led the team to a dominant title win by March 2019 and also won the Toto Cup.
05In his second season, the team excelled defensively and won the Aluf HaAluf title.
06Ivic returned briefly in 2022 before leaving for FC Krasnodar, citing Maccabi as key in his career progression.

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