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Ivory Coast Defender Yao Passes Medical Tests Ahead of Maccabi Petah Tikva Move
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First reported by N12 · 53 minutes ago
What happened
Ivory Coast defender Yao has passed medical tests and is close to joining Maccabi Petah Tikva, with a final decision expected soon. The 30-year-old has been out of action due to injury but is valued by coach Ziv Arie. Yao's recent playing history includes stints in Italy and Israel.
- 01Yao, 30, passed medical tests for Maccabi Petah Tikva amid injury concerns.
- 02Final decision on Yao's signing expected by end of the week.
- 03Coach Ziv Arie values Yao and likely to complete the deal.
- 04Yao missed last season due to a serious injury and is currently clubless.
- 05Previously played for Virtus Verona, relegated from Serie C last season.
- 06In 2024/25, played 23 games in Israel with one assist.
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