Maccabi Haifa: Omar Atzili officially signed

After weeks of reports, this is official: a significant acquisition for Maccabi Haifa, which today (Wednesday) signed Noble Omar on a three-and-a-half season contract. The winger, who was recently released from Cyprus’ Epoal Nicosia and successfully passed medical tests yesterday, will earn around € 250,000 per season and will try to help the Greens win the championship for the first time since the 2010/11 season. Noble, as is well known, also had an offer from Betar Jerusalem, but he made it clear more than once through his associates that he wanted to join Barak Bachar’s group.

Although the player did not join Apoel Nicosia and did not find the net in the Cypriot league, last year he was a significant screw in the championship season of Maccabi Tel Aviv, in which he contributed eight goals and nine assists in the Premier League and was one of the players of the season. Maccabi Haifa fans are probably already fantasizing about the apparent cooperation with Dolev Haziza, Charon Sheri and Nikita Rokavica, a combination that is expected to make the Greens’ attack even more deadly.

noble He said to the official website after the signing: “I am very happy and excited to arrive at Maccabi Haifa, waiting for a moment to get on the pitch and give my all. I arrive at a huge club with an embracing crowd that gives me great love from the first moment. It is exciting and not obvious to me. Who was hurt by the calls last year, it was a moment of emotion and no intention to hurt anyone and I apologize for that.I would like to take this opportunity to say thank you to my wife and immediate family who go with me all the way, to my agents Ronen and Gilad Katsav, Roi Rosen and Idan Kasif, and of course to club president Yankel “Dawn. From that moment on, my whole being is focused on football and a commitment to my audience and my club.” As you may recall, a few days ago it was first published here that the player wanted to apologize for the calls “Maccabi Haifa Hezbollah” and volunteer for the community following the minors affair.

Owner Yaakov Shachar He said after the signing: “After long deliberations and examining the issue in depth and in the perspective of time, I made an informed decision to absorb Omar Atzili at Maccabi Haifa. During this period the issue came up again and again in the media. There were also pros and cons to me. The main consideration against was the immoral act. In contrast, the investigators’ ruling that there is no criminal offense. A person should not be prevented from engaging in his profession and supporting his family. Everyone deserves a second chance. The saying ‘the person before the player’ is the guideline for all our club officials. To drive and educate according to it.This is an educational way that has won over the years considerable achievements, both in contributing to the community and saving quite a few trainees from deteriorating.One of man’s virtues is also the ability to forgive.Nobile aware of the damage and suffering caused by his one-time stumble.On our club Participate in activities for the community and help us continue to succeed on the field. “

As you may recall, last summer, Noble was released from Maccabi Tel Aviv following the minors’ affair and was forced to sign with Apoel Nicosia. In September 2020, shortly after moving to the neighboring island, the case against him and Dor Micha was closed out of innocence. In his half-season at Nicosia, the winger has made 11 league appearances and contributed three goals in four Europa League and domestic cup games.

Maccabi Haifa will be the sixth stop in the career of the 27-year-old nobleman, who began his career as a graduate in the Hapoel Rishon Lezion uniform and from there continued to Betar Jerusalem, the Spanish Granada and, as mentioned, Maccabi Tel Aviv and Apoel Nicosia. Israeli Championships and two Toto Cups, with two appearances for the Israeli national team.