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Maccabi Tel Aviv's Said Abu Farhi Transfers to Colorado Rapids for $6 Million

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First reported by N12 · 27 minutes ago

What happened

Said Abu Farhi, a 20-year-old striker from Maccabi Tel Aviv, has been sold to MLS club Colorado Rapids for $6 million, marking one of the highest transfers in Israeli football history. He will play his final game for Maccabi Tel Aviv against CSKA Sofia before joining the Rapids, who currently rank 11th in the MLS Western Conference.

  • 01Said Abu Farhi transfers from Maccabi Tel Aviv to Colorado Rapids for $6 million.
  • 02The deal is among the most expensive in Israeli football history.
  • 03Abu Farhi will play his farewell match against CSKA Sofia on August 13, 2026.
  • 04Last season, he scored 7 goals and had 3 assists in 31 appearances.
  • 05Colorado Rapids are currently 11th in the MLS Western Conference after 18 games.
  • 06The Rapids feature former Arsenal and Manchester City players Rob Holding and Zack Steffen.

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N12Center · Hebrew27 minutes ago
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Said Abu Farhi Transfers to Colorado Rapids for $6 Million
MakoCenter · Hebrew27 minutes ago
Maccabi Tel Aviv's Saeed Abu Farhi Transfers to Colorado Rapids for $6 Million

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