He has become one of the defensive strongholds, but now – he may part: Maccabi Tel Aviv stopper Eitan Tibi ends his contract at the end of the current season – and will in fact become a free agent. It is important to note that Tibi does not have an option for an extension, and despite this, no offer has yet been submitted from Maccabi, as it did not with Itai Schechter or Avi Rikan – also, players who end a contract and may leave.
Tibi, 33, who has been considered by many to be one of the best brakes in the country, is of course an attractive target – and quite a few teams have already expressed interest in him. Maccabi Tel Aviv chose to delay contacts with a number of these players (such as Tibi, Schechter and Riken) until the end of the season, when only then will they be offered. It is possible that at least in the case of Tibi – they also take a risk.
At this stage, Maccabi is in contact to continue the contract with three players: midfielder Dor Peretz, defender Enrique Saborit and goalkeeper Daniel Tennenbaum. At the moment, it seems that Peretz will leave the team, even though he received a nice offer – when he apparently faces Europe.
At the same time as talking on the executive floor, Maccabi Tel Aviv is also dealing with football: great efforts are being made to prepare Yonatan Cohen for the cup game, in six days, against Hapoel Haifa. The group estimates that Alexander Peshich, who fell ill in Corona, will also return by then. Dan Glazer will continue to receive a rest on Saturday against Kiryat Shmona.
