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Hapoel Tel Aviv Announces Tamir Blatt Signing Without Usual Quotes

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First reported by Walla · 31 minutes ago

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Hapoel Tel Aviv signed guard Tamir Blatt from Maccabi Tel Aviv on August 3, 2026, but uniquely announced the deal without any quotes from the coach, management, or player, unlike previous signings.

01Tamir Blatt officially signed a three-year contract with Hapoel Tel Aviv on August 3, 2026.
02The announcement lacked quotes from coach Dimitris Itoudis, sporting director George Chinas, and Blatt himself.
03Previous signings and contract extensions this season included statements from involved parties.
04This is the first time this season Hapoel Tel Aviv issued a signing announcement without quotes.
05A similar case occurred last season with Bulgarian player Borislav Mladenov's signing.
06Blatt's transfer involved crossing from rival Maccabi Tel Aviv, adding to the announcement's sensitivity.

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