Daniel Peretz extended his contract at Maccabi Tel Aviv FC after the promising young goalkeeper signed a new three-year-deal with an option to extend by two more seasons.

On the day of his 18th birthday, Peretz, who played a pivotal role in the U19’s championship-winning-side last season, and has been training with the senior squad in pre-season, told the club’s official website: “I am excited to sign a new contract at Maccabi Tel Aviv and secure my future at the club I have been playing and supporting since the age of 6. Signing this contract is fulfilling a dream for me. Now all I am left to do is work really hard to justify the faith in me and to be able to contribute to the club to the best of my ability”. 

Maccabi’s CEO, Ben Mansford, said: “I am delighted that another talented young player has committed his long term future to Maccabi. I was immediately impressed by Daniel during the training camp in Austria at the start of last season. Daniel encapsulates everything we want at Maccabi, not only is he the best goalkeeper of his age group but also a young man of superb character who embraces hard work and possesses a thirst to learn each and every day”.

Maccabi’s Performance Director, Patrick Van Leeuwen, added: “Daniel is a talented goalkeeper who spent a lot of time improving his ability and character to an extent where all the coaching staff at Maccabi’s Academy as well as the Senior side were impressed by his progress. Daniel’s talent is recognized at international level as he is a regular member of Israel’s young national teams and we are delighted that he tied his future to the club”.