“Maccabi is massive and I am certain that every kid who begins to play football dreams about the moment he will wear Maccabi’s jersey and I am glad, delighted and proud. You can’t say no to Maccabi” Shamir said.

The 26-year-old, who joined on a season-long loan from Standard Liege, added: “I know what I am capable of contributing and I know exactly what I was brought here for. I am a team player, as the most important things for me are the team’s energies and success. I joined a club that needs no explaining its’ size and magnitude. I am excited and can’t wait to show that I belong and the team’s success for me is above anything else”.