2023-12-10 09:49:04
Hapoel Tel Aviv in Chaos: CEO Steps Down, Team Struggles on Field
Hapoel Tel Aviv announced on Friday that the club’s CEO, Itai Bona, will be stepping down from his position, marking the end of his career with the club. Bona’s departure makes him the third CEO to leave the club within a year, with Odalia Friedman and Liran Mokhtar also having previously held the position.
This news comes just a few months after the current ownership, the Mintzbergs, took over the club last June. The frequent changes in management, combined with the team’s underperformance on the field, have raised concerns among the club’s fans about the future of the team.
The Mintzbergs had a vision to invest in and improve Hapoel Tel Aviv, with the goal of generating additional income and increasing the club’s market value for a potential sale. However, the ongoing war has disrupted these plans, causing the American owners to face the challenges of owning a soccer club in Israel.
According to a source close to the owners, the financial goals set by the Mintzbergs, including higher profits from sponsorships, subscriptions, and ticket sales, have been difficult to achieve due to the complex reality in Israel.
The departure of coach Michael Valkanis has also added to the club’s challenges, as they now face the task of finding a new CEO who can effectively work with the director of the football department to maximize profits for the club.
Despite the uncertain and challenging circumstances, the club is under pressure to succeed, both on and off the field. The upcoming changes in the club’s leadership and management structure will be crucial in determining its future success.
The departure of CEO Itai Bona and the ongoing struggles on the field have left the club and its fans in a state of uncertainty. The appointment of a new CEO and the performance of the team will be closely monitored in the coming months as Hapoel Tel Aviv navigates through this period of change and upheaval.
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