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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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