As first reported in "Israel Today", the 26-year-old defender will replace Max Grechkin who will play in Ukraine • Bitton: "Hopefully we will soon be able to play in front of the amazing crowd of Betar in the stands"

• Bitton. Grechkin's replacement in the capital

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  Beitar Jerusalem

As first reported in "Israel Today", defender Oren Bitton signed today (Monday) for two years at Betar Jerusalem. Bitton, 26, leaves Hapoel Beer Sheva after 3 years, at the end of which he won the state cup with her.

Bitton said after the signing: "I came to a luxury club in Israeli football and I am happy to be a part of it. I would like to thank the management of the club, the professional staff and my agent Gilad Katsav, and hope that soon we will also be able to play in front of this amazing crowd in the stands. Now is the time to work hard and prove myself on the pitch. '

The professional manager, Yossi Benyon, said: "We are very happy that Oren joins us and wishes him well. I'm sure he will help us and help us achieve our goals this season. '