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Hapoel Haifa Secures Midfielder Shay Elias in Key Summer Signing
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First reported by Mako · 4 hours ago
What happened
Hapoel Haifa signed midfielder Shay Elias, formerly of Hapoel Be'er Sheva, after intensive negotiations and personal outreach by coach Haim Silvas. Elias, 27, joins with a leadership role and a one-year contract, marking a key addition to the club's squad.
- 01Shay Elias joins Hapoel Haifa after four seasons at Hapoel Be'er Sheva and a championship win.
- 02Coach Haim Silvas and player Alon Turgeman led efforts to recruit Elias amid his family challenges.
- 03Elias was promised a leadership role and key midfield position at Hapoel Haifa.
- 04Owner Yoav Katz involved players in the decision to sign Elias, highlighting team input.
- 05Elias signed a one-year contract with an option for a second, earning about 180,000 euros.
- 06The club views the signing as a major coup, acquiring Elias at the peak of his career.
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