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Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Douglas Owusu Despite Higher Saudi Offer, Agent Reveals
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First reported by Ynet · Aug 5, 2026
What happened
Hapoel Tel Aviv signed Ghanaian winger Douglas Owusu for 2.2 million euros despite a Saudi offer five times higher. The deal was secured through close ties between club officials and thorough medical checks, with coach Aliniv Breda playing a key role in convincing the player and his family to join the club.
- 01Hapoel Tel Aviv signed Douglas Owusu for 2.2 million euros, rejecting a Saudi offer five times higher.
- 02No official offer was made by Maccabi Tel Aviv, despite rumors.
- 03Owusu was previously linked to Viktoria Plzen, Metalist Kharkiv, and Swansea.
- 04Medical evaluations from multiple doctors confirmed Owusu's fitness for signing.
- 05Coach Aliniv Breda convinced Owusu and his family to join Hapoel Tel Aviv.
- 06Close relations between Hapoel's Guy Primor and Owusu's former club helped finalize the deal.
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MakoCenter · HebrewAug 6, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Douglas Owusu Despite Higher Saudi Offer, Agent Reveals
N12Center · HebrewAug 6, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Douglas Owusu Despite Higher Saudi Offer, Agent Reveals
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 6, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Douglas Awusu After Extensive Medical Checks and Negotiations
Now 14Right · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Douglas Awusu in Club's Most Expensive Transfer
YnetCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Douglas Aveso for Four Years in Club Record Deal
WallaCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Signs Douglas Aveso in Club's Most Expensive Transfer
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Nears Record Signing with Douglas Aveso for 2.2 Million Euros
N12Center · HebrewAug 5, 2026
Hapoel Tel Aviv Nears Record Signing with Douglas Aveso for €2.2 Million
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