Has Mitch Goldhar decided to sell Maccabi Tel Aviv? "It's a process that has begun"

Senior sources in Israeli football and the business community in Canada claim that the owner of Maccabi Tel Aviv, Mitch Goldhar, is not ruling out the possibility of selling the team. As far as is known, at least for the moment, such a move has not yet begun, however, sources do not rule out that a principled decision has already been made.

"This is a matter that could happen even in a few years, he has a responsibility towards the club," said a senior source in Israeli football close to Maccabi Tel Aviv. "It is not something that happens quickly, but in my opinion, there is already such a principled decision. He also sees what has been happening here for over a year, beyond the professional and managerial failure. He knows the fans' reactions, experienced what he experienced with the attack on Žarko Lazetić. It's not for nothing that he hasn't been coming to Israel for a long time. The investment is lower and lower - it is a process that has begun and may take time."

By the way, just about two weeks ago, the CEO, Jack Angelidis, addressed the matter and signaled business as usual:

"Mitch wanted and wants to be here more. It was easier for him in previous years. Of course, other things happened in between, like the coronavirus and the war. His businesses, which allow him to invest in Maccabi Tel Aviv at the standard he wants, require his attention in Canada, so it is difficult for him to find the time to come to Israel - 11 hours of flight - just to stay for a day or two. It has to be meaningful. He is active and involved in decisions. We hope that this will change and he will be here more and soon, that is the desire."

After Maccabi Tel Aviv's elimination from Europe, unprecedented criticism began on social networks from fans towards Goldhar. This is unusual criticism in the "Canadian era," which raises the pressure index in the club, including criticism towards Angelidis.