The owners of Betar Jerusalem received from Sheikh Hamed bin Khalifa a "letter of intent" for the purchase of 49 percent of the club from the Israeli capital, and is expected to return the signed documents this week. That's not the point here. "
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"A few more steps left"
Photography:
Maor Alexelsi
Last week, Beitar Jerusalem owner
Moshe
Hogg met
with Sheikh
Hamed bin Khalifa
, who belongs to the United Arab Emirates' royal family.
Through the mediation of several external parties, Ben Khalifa was recommended to take part in the ownership of the club from the Israeli capital.
The holy city's connection to Islam has attracted much interest among businessmen in the Arab country.
The financial matter was not a problem, since the sums invested in a club like Beitar Jerusalem are considered "small money" in Dubai.
In the coming week, Celebrate will return the documents to representatives who are in Dubai, in an attempt to sign an agreement in the coming days - "as long as the issue is hot."
Celebrating several investment options in
Betar Jerusalem
, and when an official offer came in to acquire 49 percent of the club's control, he came out with an orderly announcement.
There are a few more steps to complete the deal, but there is an official letter.
A conversation was also held between Jerusalem Mayor Moshe Leon and Sheikh Ben Khalifa.
If that happens, it will be something historic. "
Home and Garden made it clear that Celebrate will continue to control the club even if it does sell 49 percent of the ownership.
"The fact that my control does not mean that I will make decisions alone. The money in the club is shared, we will make decisions together," explains Hogg.
A source involved in the details said that the Sheikh from Dubai is initially interested in the name "Betar Jerusalem". "Money is not the issue here," said the same source. Easily".
Will the entry of an Arab owner result in an Arab actor signing in the capital?
"My path will not change," Hogg clarified, "an Arab actor will not land in Betar Jerusalem just because he is an Arab.
I do not see any Arab-Israeli player today who I think is good enough to play for the team.
If Mons Dabour would like to - please.
"There is definitely an intention to bring in players, and if we find one that is a consensus - we will bring it."