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Hapoel Tel Aviv Trials Former Kiryat Shmona Left Back Amid Signing Delays

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First reported by Mako · Aug 3, 2026

What happened

Hapoel Tel Aviv is trialing former Kiryat Shmona left back Bilal Shahin as a backup option amid delays in signing Yahav Gurfinkel, ahead of their Conference League qualifier.

  • 01Hapoel Tel Aviv seeks to strengthen left back position due to delays signing Yahav Gurfinkel.
  • 02Bilal Shahin, ex-Kiryat Shmona player, is currently on trial with Hapoel Tel Aviv.
  • 03Shahin, 23, is a free agent after ending his contract this summer.
  • 04If successful, Shahin will back up Doron Leidner at left back.
  • 05Gurfinkel remains the preferred signing but alternatives are being prepared.
  • 06Shahin will not join the team’s trip to Hungary for the Conference League qualifier.

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MakoCenter · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Trials Former Kiryat Shmona Left Back Amid Signing Delays
N12Center · HebrewAug 3, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Trials Former Kiryat Shmona Left Back Amid Signing Delays

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