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Maccabi Haifa's Most Expensive Foreign Player Describes Difficult Time in Israel
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First reported by N12 · 26 minutes ago
What happened
Matias Nahuel, Maccabi Haifa's most expensive foreign player, was released after two challenging years in Israel, citing mental struggles due to the ongoing conflict and concerns for his family's safety. He expressed hope for peace and distanced himself from political support for any side.
- 01Matias Nahuel was Maccabi Haifa's most expensive foreign signing at about 1.9 million euros.
- 02He was released after two difficult years marked by mental and physical challenges.
- 03Nahuel described his time in Israel as one of the hardest periods of his life due to ongoing conflict.
- 04He and his family faced bomb threats shortly after arrival, affecting his focus on football.
- 05Nahuel does not support any political side but hopes for peace and an end to violence.
- 06His mental distress contributed to an injury and impacted his performance on the field.
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