Betar Jerusalem’s hourglass continues to run out. In a month and a half, the Toto Cup will be launched and the team has not yet begun preparations for next season, when its economic future deprives its fans of their sleep. Yesterday (Tuesday) a meeting was held between Yitzhak Junger and representatives of the club.
The parties defined the meeting as positive and it is not inconceivable that in the coming days a transfer of ownership contract will be signed, with the association having to immediately raise NIS 15 million and additional amounts, in accordance with a budget to be determined for the group.
The meeting took place after the association’s legal counsel announced his departure, but soon its leaders hired a new legal counsel. The voices in the association are divided and there are those who believe that eventually the balloon will explode and it will not be possible to complete the process of transferring ownership to the fans, but on the other hand, there are those who convey optimism.
All parties understand that this is probably a last resort, and no, this club may find itself in about two months in the national league, or worse in the first division. In the current situation, the group will have difficulty in passing control, probably given the fact that an investigation is underway after the digital wallets that were used as collateral were allegedly emptied.
If Betar does not meet the budget and pass control three weeks before the league opens, it will be relegated to the national league and even if it fails to meet the requirements, it may find itself in the first division. , Or alternatively will find a buyer.