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Go Ahead Eagles Confirm Thibo Baeten Will Stay, Ending Maccabi Tel Aviv Transfer Speculation
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First reported by Walla · Aug 23, 2026
What happened
Go Ahead Eagles CEO Jan Willem van Dop confirmed that Belgian defender Thibo Baeten will remain with the Dutch club, ending Maccabi Tel Aviv's interest. The announcement comes as Maccabi prepares for their season opener against Hapoel Jerusalem amid player changes.
- 01Thibo Baeten will stay at Go Ahead Eagles, ending Maccabi Tel Aviv transfer talks.
- 02Go Ahead Eagles CEO Jan Willem van Dop confirmed the decision on August 23, 2026.
- 03Baeten was considered a replacement for Maccabi's Roy Revivo.
- 04Maccabi Tel Aviv opens their season against Hapoel Jerusalem amid player departures.
- 05Go Ahead Eagles are still exploring signing a right winger.
- 06The transfer window for Maccabi has seen more departures than arrivals so far.
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