The Bulgarian national team midfielder landed in Israel, signed his contract, and held his first training session: ״Excited to be here, can’t wait to meet the fans״
Andrian Kraev has signed a three-year contract with the club, following the completion of his transfer from Portuguese side Casa Pia. The player arrived in Israel this morning and took part in his first training session in red this evening. Kraev will wear the number 6 shirt.
Kraev (26) is a central midfielder standing at 1.94 meters tall. Last season, he played for Casa Pia in Portugal’s top division, making 27 appearances across all competitions and ranking among the league leaders in aerial and defensive duels.
Before his time in Portugal, Andrian spent four seasons at Bulgarian club Levski Sofia, where he served as team captain and made 109 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven goals and providing nine assists.
Over the past three years, Kraev has also become a key figure for the Bulgarian national team, earning 13 caps.
Following his signing, Kraev said: "I’m happy to be here and excited to join a big club like Hapoel Tel Aviv. I’ve seen videos of the fans and I can’t wait to meet them and play for them. Thanks to the staff for the warm welcome — Yalla Hapoel!
Good luck, Andrian!
Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv has reached an agreement to acquire Andrian Kraev from Portuguese side Casa Pia. The 26-year-old Kraev is expected to arrive in Israel in the coming days ahead of joining the club
Hapoel has finalized the signing of midfielder Andrian Kraev from Casa Pia. The Bulgarian national team player will arrive in Israel in the coming days and will sign a three-year contract, pending a medical examination.
Kraev (26), a central midfielder 1.94 meters tall, played last season for Casa Pia in Portugal's top division. He made 27 appearances across all competitions and was among the league leaders in aerial and defensive duels.
Before his time in Portugal, Andrian played 4 seasons at Bulgarian club Levski Sofia, where he served as team captain and made 109 appearances in all competitions, scoring seven goals and providing nine assists.
Over the past three years, Kraev has also become a key player in the Bulgarian national team, with 13 appearances.
The kit for 2025/26 were launched in collaboration with members of Kibbutz Re'im - who have recently returned to their home
Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv Football Club is proud to unveil tonight (Monday) the team’s official kits for the 2025/26 season - launched in collaboration with the members of Kibbutz Re'im, who recently returned to their homes.
This year, we chose to present the 2025/26 season kits together with the members of Kibbutz Re’im, who have only recently returned after nearly two years - since that cursed day, October 7th, 2023. Their choice to come back, rebuild the kibbutz, and resume their lives there is a true source of inspiration.
These kits don’t just represent a new season - they symbolize a return home, to our natural place.
Upon arriving at the kibbutz, we met several of its members who took part in the launch:
Imri Bonim, a father of three who also served in the kibbutz’s emergency response team as a reservist over the past two years.
Agnes Gabay, a kindergarten teacher at the kibbutz, currently working hard to reopen its daycare.
Gavin Dashward, the kibbutz’s poultry farmer, responsible for 15,000 chickens.
Shabtai Gabay, a devoted fan of the club, who tragically lost his son Yuval z”l at the start of the war.
To the residents of Kibbutz Re’im and to all the people of the Gaza Envelope — these kits are a tribute and a salute to all of you. Our hearts are back where they belong.
And may the red shirt be soaked in sweat.
Yalla Hapoel ❤️
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The leading telecommunications company, providing mobile, internet, and international calling services, has signed a sponsorship agreement with the club for the 2025/26 season
As part of the collaboration, the company’s logo will appear on the back of the team’s match shirts.
XPhone, owned by businessman and club supporter Hezi Bezalel, offers groundbreaking mobile packages in Israel and competitive data plans abroad. The company serves hundreds of thousands of customers, providing a wide range of mobile, internet, and international calling services.
Nissim Gaz, CEO of XPhone:
“We are proud and excited about our partnership with Hapoel Tel Aviv – one of the most iconic symbols in Israeli sports.
The connection between XPhone – a leading mobile operator – and the team represents shared values of determination, commitment to our fans, and belief in our path.
We see this sponsorship not only as a business collaboration but also as a way to grow together and truly connect with the community and the sporting spirit that drives thousands of fans. We wish Hapoel an exciting and victorious season!”.
Guy Primor, CEO of Hapoel Tel Aviv:
“We’re happy to welcome XPhone to the red family. This is a company that brings technological innovation combined with genuine love for the team, which will contribute to strengthening the connection between the club and the community beyond the field. Here’s to a successful partnership”.
Click here to visit the XPhone website
The captain of the Georgian national team will remain at the club for another season: “I’m ready to give everything for the club and for the people who believed in me.”
Georgian midfielder Ana Cheminava has signed a one-year contract with the club, with an option for an additional season. She will wear the red jersey for the second consecutive year.
Cheminava (29) joined the team last season as a key signing. After 11 impressive appearances, she suffered an ACL tear during the match against Hapoel Petah Tikva and has since undergone her entire rehabilitation process with the club. Now fully recovered, she is ready and eager for the start of the 2025/26 season.
She has earned 54 international caps for the Georgian national team, where she proudly wears the captain’s armband.
Following the signing, Cheminava said:
“Throughout the entire challenging rehabilitation process, Hapoel stood by me without hesitation. Now, I’m ready to give back and give my all — to the club, to the fans, and to those who believed in me.”
Good luck, Ana!
Sion Medical, a medical equipment company specializing in wound care, infection prevention, and medical solutions, has signed a sponsorship agreement with Hapoel Tel Aviv Football Club for the 2025/26 season
As part of the collaboration, the company’s logo will appear on the sleeve of the senior team’s match jersey and will also feature on stadium signage at Bloomfield Stadium and throughout the club’s content activities during the season. In addition, Sion Medical will provide dedicated medical equipment to the club's medical staff.
Founded in 1982, Sion Medical manufactures a wide range of disposable medical solutions, operating in over 50 countries with four international production sites. As an Israeli company with a global presence, providing medical supplies to hospitals and clinics, Sion Medical sees this partnership as an opportunity to extend its impact beyond the healthcare system — onto the field and to the athletes themselves.
Daniel Lev, CEO of Sion Medical:
"Our partnership with Hapoel Tel Aviv reflects the values we've upheld for over 40 years — innovation, loyalty, and commitment to community health. The presence of the Sion Medical logo on the match jersey sleeve serves as a reminder that behind every injury, there is a precise solution.
On a personal note, as a lifelong fan of the club, this is a dream come true. I truly believe that with the Sion Medical logo on the jersey, we’ll share powerful, emotional, and unforgettable red moments together."
Guy Primor, CEO of Hapoel Tel Aviv:
"We’re proud to welcome Sion Medical to our family of partners. This is a natural connection between two brands driven by excellence and continuous growth. The fact that the company is led by Hapoel fans only strengthens the feeling that this is a genuine partnership — one that will bring added value to our medical department. Wishing us all success."
Click here to visit the Sion Medical website
The talented striker has joined his teammates at the training camp: "I'm grateful for the tremendous effort to bring me here - you can already feel the power of Hapoel"
Striker Daniel Dappa has signed a five-year contract with the club, after successfully passing his medical exams and joining his teammates at the training camp in Poland. Dappa will wear the number 44 jersey.
Born in Israel to Ghanaian parents, Dappa began playing football at age 12, and joined the youth academy of Maccabi Netanya in the U-16 team.
From the outset, Dappa put up impressive numbers in Netanya’s youth ranks: in the 2022/23 season he scored 20 goals in all competitions for the U-16 team, and in the 2023/24 season netted 19 league goals for the U-17s.
He started the past season with Netanya’s youth team, scoring 10 league goals by January. In just his second appearance for the senior team, he came off the bench to score the winning goal against Kiryat Shmona — and from then on became a regular in the Israeli Premier League. By the end of the season, he had scored three more league goals and registered one assist.
In March, Dappa made three appearances for Israel’s U-19 national team, and scored a goal in a friendly with the Olympic team against Bulgaria two months ago.
After signing, Dappa said: "I'm so happy and excited to be part of this amazing club. Huge thanks to the club’s owner, Edmond Safra, to CEO Guy Primor, the coaching staff, and my agent, attorney Stav Hakmon, for their trust, support, and the tremendous effort to bring me here. You can feel Hapoel’s power from the very first moment — I can’t wait for the season to start."
Good luck, Daniel!
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The young left-back commits his future to the club: "Already in my first senior appearances, I felt the desire to be part of Hapoel in the future as well"
Left-back Ofer Gelbard has signed a contract with the club that will keep him at Hapoel until the end of the 2028/29 season.
Gelbard (19) joined our youth academy a decade ago, starting in the U-8 team, and has progressed through every level since. Over the past two seasons, he has played for the club’s U-19 team and has made six senior appearances across all competitions.
Following the signing, Gelbard said: "I'm very happy to sign a senior contract with the club where I grew up. From my very first appearances with the senior team, I felt the power of this club — and the desire to be a part of it in the future. I’ll give everything I have to bring joy to our red fans and help the team succeed in the coming years."
Good luck, Ofer!
The midfielder will remain in red until the end of the 2026/27 season: "Excited and looking forward to continuing to be part of the club’s return to the main stage"
El Yam Kancepolsky has signed a two-year contract extension with the club and will wear the red shirt through the end of the 2026/27 season.
The 21-year-old midfielder joined our youth academy at the Under-10 level and has since progressed through every age group. He made his senior team debut in the final match of the 2020/21 season and has gone on to record 82 appearances for the first team.
Following the signing, Kancepolsky said: "Everyone knows Hapoel Tel Aviv is more than just a club to me – and I couldn’t be happier to extend my contract. I'm excited and looking forward to continuing to be part of the club’s return to the main stage of Israeli football, and I’m confident we’ll achieve the goals we’ve set for ourselves. Yalla Hapoel!"
Good luck, El Yam!
Hapoel IBI Tel Aviv Football Club and Maccabi Jaffa Football Club are pleased to announce the signing of a cooperation agreement between the two clubs.
The agreement is founded on professional collaboration, mutual respect, and alignment with the goals and values of both clubs.
As part of this partnership, Hapoel Tel Aviv will loan players—graduates of its youth academy—to Maccabi Jaffa. Player selection will be made by Maccabi Jaffa's professional staff according to the team’s needs, in full coordination and with the approval of Hapoel Tel Aviv.
Hapoel Tel Aviv Football Club believes that Maccabi Jaffa will provide an excellent platform for the development of its young talents, while also helping the National League side achieve its objectives.
Good luck to both clubs!