Maccabi Tel Aviv is pleased to announce that 18-year-old goalkeeper Idan Trau has signed a new three-year contract, with an option to extend for a further two seasons.

Trau, who joined Maccabi’s Youth Academy at the age of 13 and has progressed steadily through the ranks. Over the past two seasons, Trau featured prominently for Maccabi Tel Aviv ‘Shachar’ U19s, making 51 appearances in all competitions.

Afte signing his contract, Trau told the club’s official website: “I am proud to be part of the club I joined at the age of 13 and happy to sign a long-term contract at Maccabi. From a young age, I have believed in hard work, and for my part I will continue to do everything I can to keep developing.”

At international level, Trau is a member of Israel’s Under-19 national team, where he made two appearances, and has also made four appearances with Israel’s U17’s and U16’s.