sports
March 5, 2026
Spaniards claim: Hapoel owner doesn't regret millions, ready for a two-year deal for Željko Obradović
According to the Spanish newspaper Mundo Deportivo, Hapoel Tel Aviv wants Željko Obradović, but they add that the war in the Middle East is disrupting owner Ofer Janay's plans.
TL;DR
- Hapoel Tel Aviv is reportedly interested in hiring Željko Obradović as their head coach.
- Owner Ofer Janay is willing to offer a two-year contract and pay compensation to current coach Dimitris Itoudis.
- The war in the Middle East is negatively impacting Obradović's decision-making regarding his future.
- Teams like Hapoel are having to play home games in neutral locations due to the conflict.
- This situation is reducing the likelihood of Obradović accepting the coaching position in Israel.
- Hapoel Tel Aviv is currently fifth in the EuroLeague standings with a 17-11 record.
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