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Maccabi Netanya Loses Christian Novacuo as He Chooses Qarabağ Over Israeli Club
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First reported by Mako · 1 hour ago
What happened
Christian Novacuo, who had agreed to join Maccabi Netanya, chose Azerbaijani club Qarabağ instead, disappointing the Israeli team. Netanya plans to find another left winger and will rotate players in their upcoming match against Hapoel Ramat Gan, with Dolev Haziza expected to debut.
- 01Christian Novacuo agreed to join Maccabi Netanya but chose Qarabağ instead.
- 02Novacuo's agent informed Netanya of the change over the weekend.
- 03Netanya was previously told visa issues delayed Novacuo's arrival.
- 04Netanya owner Ross Kastin vows to find another left winger.
- 05Coach Roni Levy will rotate the squad against Hapoel Ramat Gan.
- 06Dolev Haziza will be included in the squad and likely play.
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