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Hapoel Petah Tikva Eyes Goalkeeper Niv Eliasi If Omer Katz Joins Maccabi Haifa

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First reported by Walla · 3 hours ago

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Maccabi Haifa has made an official offer for Hapoel Petah Tikva's goalkeeper Omer Katz, who agreed to join Haifa. In turn, Hapoel Petah Tikva is targeting Hapoel Be'er Sheva's Niv Eliasi as Katz's replacement. Eliasi, once a top prospect, lost his starting spot and is seeking a new club where he could become first-choice goalkeeper.

01Maccabi Haifa officially offered to buy goalkeeper Omer Katz from Hapoel Petah Tikva.
02Omer Katz has agreed to terms with Maccabi Haifa for the upcoming season.
03Hapoel Petah Tikva is interested in signing Niv Eliasi from Hapoel Be'er Sheva as Katz's replacement.
04Niv Eliasi lost his starting position after new signings at Hapoel Be'er Sheva.
05Eliasi has been part of Israel's senior national team squad since June 2025 but has no official caps.
06At 24, Eliasi aims to become the first-choice goalkeeper at Hapoel Petah Tikva.

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