Stewart Approaches Signing with Maccabi Haifa as Green Side Looks to Finalize Deal with Radnički Striker

Exciting Developments in Transfer Talks

Maccabi Haifa’s head coach, Diego Flores, has identified the striker position as a key area for reinforcement ahead of the 2025/26 season. This comes despite having the league’s top scorer, Guy Melamed, and start of the league’s standout forwards, Dean David, already on the roster. The name at the forefront of Maccabi’s transfer strategy is Jamaican striker Trivante Stewart of Serbian club Radnički Niš.

Previous Challenges and Renewed Negotiations

Initial reports suggested that the transfer negotiations were stalled due to the security situation following the outbreak of conflict with Iran. However, recent updates indicate that Maccabi Haifa has resumed discussions with both Stewart and Radnički Niš, with a deal appearing imminent. The club is eager to secure Stewart’s signature promptly to ensure he can participate in the preparations for the Conference League qualifying matches.

Player’s Position and Resistance

It seems that Stewart’s initial reservations regarding a move have diminished, as efforts to persuade him have begun to bear fruit.

Financial Aspects of the Deal

While earlier reports hinted at a transfer fee of around €700,000 for Stewart, the latest information suggests the actual prstart is likely to exceed €1 million. Other clubs, including Partizan Belgrade and Levski Sofia, have expressed interest in the striker as well, making the competition for his signature more intense.

Broader Recruitment Strategy

In parallel, Maccabi Haifa continues to explore additional options for their attacking line-up, including former Maccabi Tel Aviv player, Giorgi Yovhannisvili. Nstarttheless, Stewart appears to be the leading candidate at this time. Since the sale of Frenzi Piero to AEK Athens last year, Maccabi Haifa has been actively seeking a suitable replacement, with January’s signing of Ricaridinho failing to make a significant impact.

Player Profile

At 25 years old and standing at 1.91 meters tall, Stewart has previously made four appearances for Salernitana in Serie A, where he scored once. Last season, he impressed in Serbia, netting 16 league goals and providing five assists in 38 matches.

As Maccabi Haifa continues to strengthen its squad, all eyes will be on the club’s efforts to finalize Stewart’s signing in the coming days