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Manashe Zalaka Nears Retirement After Reaching Compensation Deal with Hadera Club
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First reported by N12 · 34 minutes ago
What happened
Manashe Zalaka, a longtime symbol of Hapoel Hadera football club, is set to retire after reaching a compensation agreement with the club amid financial difficulties. The deal will end his 14-year career, with a farewell expected soon. Zalaka may pursue a political role with Likud following the party primaries.
- 01Manashe Zalaka agrees to a 500,000 shekel compensation deal with Hapoel Hadera to end his career.
- 02The club’s relegation and debts prompted the settlement despite Zalaka’s contract worth over 800,000 shekels.
- 03Zalaka’s 14-year career included youth development, military service, and seven years in the Israeli Premier League.
- 04The agreement is expected to be signed this week, with an emotional farewell from Hapoel Hadera forthcoming.
- 05Zalaka plans to meet Prime Minister Netanyahu about a Likud Knesset list spot after party primaries.
- 06He may reconsider playing if offered a National League contract, though this is unlikely.
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