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Former Foreign Footballers Eye Return to Israeli Premier League Amid Transfer Challenges

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First reported by N12 · Aug 9, 2026

What happened

Several former foreign footballers who played in Israel are currently available or likely to leave their clubs abroad, presenting Israeli Premier League teams with potential mid-season signings amid a challenging transfer market.

  • 01Frantzedi Piero likely to leave AEK Athens and could return to Israeli Premier League.
  • 02Stipe Perica excels in Uzbekistan and may be available after December.
  • 03Jordan Botaka and Myron George offer experience for lower and mid-table Israeli teams.
  • 04Simon Sluga and Jose Rodrigues are free agents or underused, suitable for goalkeeper and midfield roles.
  • 05Ismaila Soro and Chalapilo Pleiter are free agents with prior Israeli league experience.
  • 06Israeli clubs face challenges signing foreign players this summer, making these returns attractive.

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People
OrganizationsMaccabi Haifa, AEK Athens, Legia Warsaw, Pogon Szczecin, Maccabi Tel Aviv, Neftchi Fergana, Ironi Tiberias, Hapoel Jerusalem
PlacesIsrael, Poland, Uzbekistan, Costa Rica, Slovenia, Albania, Saudi Arabia, Turkey

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N12Center · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Former Foreign Footballers Eye Return to Israeli Premier League Amid Transfer Challenges
MakoCenter · HebrewAug 9, 2026
Former Foreign Footballers Eye Return to Israeli Premier League Amid Transfer Challenges

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