The 33-year-old striker and captain who grew up at the club signed for another season with the champion • Schechter: "Hunger is only growing, we are aiming as high as possible"
Schechter's signature poster on the new contract
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Courtesy of Maccabi Tel Aviv
Itai Schechter, who joined Maccabi in the summer of 2018 and won 2 consecutive championship titles, today (Monday) extended his contract and will continue for a third season at Maccabi Media, scoring 14 goals in 80 appearances in all competitions.
After the signing, the 33-year-old striker told the official website: "I am happy to stay at Maccabi and continue to wear the uniform of the national champion. In the last two years I have won two championships with Maccabi and we have recorded quite a few achievements, This season and now is the time for all of us to work hard to make them happen. '
Deputy CEO, Sharon Tamam, added: "Itai joined Maccabi Tel Aviv two years ago and in a short period of time became one of the most popular players among his teammates and in the stands. We are happy that Itai is continuing for another season and we have no doubt that he will contribute to the team in the tasks that await it in the coming season. "
Yeni after signing the contract extension // Photo: Courtesy of Maccabi Tel Aviv
Also, captain Sharan Yeni, who grew up in the club's youth department, will start his 16th season with the team and will continue to wear the captain's ribbon this season as well after signing a contract extension for another season. Yeni, made his senior debut during the 2004/05 season, played for one more club when he moved to Dutch side Vitsa Arnhem between 2015-2017. Yeni's 441 appearance during 15 seasons in the senior team, raised him above the late Avi Cohen to fifth place in the overall list of performances of the club's players.
Yeni said after the signing: "Maccabi Tel Aviv is my home - always has been and always will be. I am proud to announce that I will be part of the team next year as well. This season is especially important. After a difficult year for all the people of Israel, we hope to make fans happy "Moments of peace. We are here for you. I want to thank the representatives of the club and my agents for their help and support."