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Maccabi Tel Aviv Plans to Retain Midfielder Ido Shahar Despite His Desire to Move Abroad
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First reported by N12 · Jul 27, 2026
What happened
Ido Shahar, a key midfielder for Maccabi Tel Aviv, wants to move abroad but will likely stay this season after the club extended his contract. If he declines a new deal, he can leave for free next year.
- 01Ido Shahar scored 17 goals and made five assists last season for Maccabi Tel Aviv.
- 02Maccabi Tel Aviv extended Shahar's contract for one more year despite his wish to move abroad.
- 03The club offered Shahar a new contract, but he has yet to sign it.
- 04Shahar assisted in a 5-0 Europa League qualifier win over Sheriff Tiraspol.
- 05If he doesn't renew, Shahar will become a free agent at season's end.
- 06He previously played 36 games for Apollon Limassol overseas.
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