Goldhar: "Definitely disappointed with Ivić. I don't rule out an Israeli coach in the future" | Israel today

Maccabi Tel Aviv introduced Aitor Karanka as the team's coach this evening (Thursday) at a press conference at Bloomfield Stadium.

Later the owner of the club, Mitch Goldhar, also spoke to the journalists via Zoom and did not hide his disappointment with the change of coaches in the middle of the season.

The owner, Mitch Goldhar said: "I'm definitely disappointed with Ivic's behavior. I felt he didn't want to stay and with all due respect I don't want anyone who doesn't want to stay."

"It was hard to let him go, and it's definitely not optimal to change a coach in the middle of the season, it gets in the way. We have a great team, we have depth and heart, I believe in this team. Even though there will be unexpected changes from time to time, we can handle it."

Aitor Karanka in Bloomfield, photo: Kobi Eliyahu

David, the Canadian owner, said of Ivic: "We can adapt to non-ideal situations. The last few years have been strange, trying to manage in the shadow of the corona. Stability is important and we focus on that. No one likes the fact that someone interferes with the project, but I understand the decision And I wish him success - the transition is what is right for him.

"Our interests don't always align with each other. This is old news, we worked to find a replacement and I'm satisfied with whoever arrived, we want to continue the project and focus on improving the results. I wish Ivic the best of luck, he did something he wanted and it's happening, he's a good guy and we have excellent relations ", added the Canadian.

On the racist chants by a number of Maccabi Tel Aviv fans towards Taleb Tuatecha, defender of Bnei Sakhnin: "There is no tolerance for racism, we have no interest in being associated with fans who behave like that."

Aitor Karanka in Bloomfield, photo: Kobi Eliyahu

On the fact that he rarely comes to Israel: "My work in Canada requires me to be here. I will come to Israel more, it's hard to focus on business in Canada while I'm in Israel. When I'm in Israel, I focus mainly on Maccabi Tel Aviv. Maccabi is a business in itself, and you also have to take care of the business in Canada in order to That I can continue at the club."

On the option of an Israeli coach: "There is no policy regarding foreign or Israeli coaches. We are looking for the one who best suits the team at that moment. We are looking around but also within Israel. We do not rule out the possibility of an Israeli coach working here in the future."

Aitor Karanka in Bloomfield, photo: Kobi Eliyahu

On the selection of Karanka: "I hope that the name of Karanka will attract more senior foreign players to Israel. It is difficult to bring foreigners here, in the world there is a certain image regarding Israel that is not related to football and this makes the decision of the foreigners more significant."

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