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Red Star Belgrade Renew Interest in Maccabi Tel Aviv's Helio Varela Amid Transfer Challenges

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First reported by N12 · Aug 7, 2026

What happened

Red Star Belgrade has renewed its pursuit of Helio Varela from Maccabi Tel Aviv, with transfer negotiations complicated by valuation and third-party ownership issues. Varela is expected to leave Maccabi this summer, but the club aims to secure a substantial fee amid interest from multiple European clubs.

  • 01Red Star Belgrade has renewed interest in Maccabi Tel Aviv winger Helio Varela.
  • 02Varela is expected to leave Maccabi this summer but not at a low price.
  • 03His market value is estimated at four million euros, though its realism is questioned.
  • 04Belgian club Gent owns 20% of any future sale, affecting transfer negotiations.
  • 05Red Star was previously among four clubs interested but had dropped out before reconsidering.
  • 06Varela's World Cup performance and European club progress may influence his transfer.

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In this story
People
OrganizationsRed Star Belgrade, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Gent, Ferencváros, Qarabağ, Samsunspor
PlacesSerbia, Cape Verde, Israel

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N12Center · HebrewAug 7, 2026
Red Star Belgrade Renew Interest in Maccabi Tel Aviv's Helio Varela Amid Transfer Challenges
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 7, 2026
Red Star Belgrade Renew Interest in Maccabi Tel Aviv's Helio Varela Amid Transfer Challenges

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