Beitar Jerusalem Fans Outraged Over Low Transfer Spending and Owner Policy
Beitar Jerusalem fans are outraged over club owner Barak Abramov's low transfer spending compared to rival top-tier teams. Football legend Avi Nimni warned that the squad lacks crucial reinforcements.
Beitar Jerusalem fans are expressing mounting frustration with club owner Barak Abramov, citing a lack of financial investment and significant signings during the transfer window compared to rival top-tier teams.
While competitor clubs have heavily invested in building championship contenders, Beitar's spending remains significantly lower. Data comparisons show Hapoel Tel Aviv acquired Owusu for 2.2 million euros, Maccabi Haifa signed Bruninho for 1.7 million euros and Brezao for 750,000 euros, Hapoel Beersheba paid 1.7 million euros for Victor and 1.5 million euros for Niv Yehoshua, and Maccabi Tel Aviv brought in Kanichowsky for 1.2 million euros and Sokler for 1 million euros.
In contrast, Beitar's most expensive deal was acquiring Serna for just 600,000 euros, alongside the signing of Moucha from Ashdod for 380,000 shekels, following a reported net profit of 14.7 million shekels last season.
Management Changes and Tactical Shifts
Beyond transfer spending gaps, supporters are criticizing management decisions regarding the coaching staff. Fans claim that sporting director Almog Cohen was moved to the coaching touchline to avoid hiring a new manager and upgrading Barak Yitzhaki's salary, viewing the move as a cost-cutting measure.
Weighing in on the situation, football legend and agent Avi Nimni criticized the team's current squad depth. "I think there is a big problem in the striker position right now. Shon Weissman might get into his stride later, but right now it is not happening. Beitar is currently relying on having a good defense, and that will not hold up for long. I think the pressure surrounding Beitar needs to drop, it is extreme and completely unnecessary," Nimni stated.
"Beitar needs two or three players in January to become dominant," he added. "I know Beitar will make changes. Even if Almog Cohen had remained sporting director and the team had failed, he would have been blamed. Everyone wants results quickly and is not willing to wait."
