Hapoel Holon took a significant step towards the continuation of the season when it announced tonight (Wednesday) the extension of Maxim de Zhao’s contract until the end of 2020/21.
The Belgian chin arrived in Holon a month and a half ago on a temporary contract, he was very impressive and the team knew they had to keep him if they wanted to continue with the good ability. In the Premier League he stands at an average of 11 points (50 percent for three), 5.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists, and in the Champions League 8.5 points and 7 rebounds.
Maxim de Zhao
(Photo: Reuven Schwartz)
“We are delighted that Maxim has extended his contract until the end of the season. He has become a very significant factor with us in the last two amazing months. He deserves to be a part of our club and we are really happy and proud to have that kind of player and personality,” said coach Stefanos Dads.
Club chairman Eitan Lanciano: “We are very happy that we were able to sign Maxim and that he will be with us for the rest of the season, he is an excellent player and an exceptional personality. “I am very happy that we were able to sign both Freddie Bourdieu and Maxim, who came to us on a temporary contract and connected in an extraordinary way to the team and the spirit of the club.”