Eyal Berkowitz returns to Israeli football. Hapoel Petah Tikva surprised today (Thursday) when it announced the addition of the “magician” in the role of professional partner / manager, but how did the match really come about and what does this position mean? We will try to make an order.
First, the sports channel learned that recently Berkowitz wanted to return to Israeli football and get involved, when he had talks with several national teams, the main one being Hapoel Afula. Berkowitz was looking for the right place for him and preferred a large club with an audience (as soon as he returned), when in the last two weeks he had contacts with Hapoel Petah Tikva CEO Avi Yechiel.
In fact, it can be said that Petah Tikva is what Berkowitz was looking for, and Berkowitz is what Hapoel Petah Tikva was looking for. Berkowitz took the initiative, when the Malavas, which are run by the “Blue” fan association, realized that there was a real fear of relegation to the first division. In recent weeks, members of the association have held talks on how to raise funds for January and how a solution to the issue can be found.
Petah Tikva understood that Eyal Berkowitz could professionally assist in guiding the coach and he might be able to help recruit sponsors, who would allow for wider procurement, as the current situation makes it difficult to recruit. Thus, Petah Tikva believes that Berkowitz can also help professionally, and no less important – Financially, whether in raising investors, when he may also invest on his part, which will allow a purchase in January.
Although in the club’s announcement he was defined as a partner in Hapoel Petah Tikva, the sports channel learned that Berkowitz has no percentage in the club. The reason: The team is managed by the Blue Fans Association, and any change in ownership requires approval from the association. Therefore, Eyal Berkowitz will play a significant professional role. In the seniors, but without ownership.If and when the matchmaking is successful, it is very possible that Berkowitz will be involved in the youth department next year, but at the moment he is only in the senior team.
On Sunday, a joint press conference will be held, at which Berkowitz will explain his role, which may soon be seen as a procurement in the mother of the colonies. What is certain, will be interesting.
