Mofleh Shalata and Eyal Chen who climbed through the ranks of the Youth Department and played last season for the U19’s as well as Israel’s youth teams, signed this morning contract extensions at Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Maccabi’s CEO, Ben Mansford, told the club’s official website: “I am delighted that two more of our Academy graduates have committed their future to the Club. Eyal and Mofleh both spent time training with the first team squad last season and I hope that is where their long terms futures will be”.

Maccabi’s Performance Director, Patrick Van Leeuwen, added: “Mofleh and Eyal have been playing together for the past few years in the Maccabi academy. They are both wingers who have the ability to take on opponents as well as score or cross. They are set to continue their development as footballers this season on loan in the second division”.

Shalata, who plays as a winger scored 4 goals in 30 appearances in all competitions last season, and has a total of 11 goals in 59 appearances for Maccabi’s U-19’s. Shalata also represented Israel’s young national teams and made 9 international appearances. 

Chen, also plays as a winger scored 5 goals in 26 appearances in all competitions last season, and has a total of 10 goals in 57 appearances for Maccabi’s U-19’s. Chen also represented Israel’s young national teams and made 5 international appearances.