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Bring back Yossi, I'll pay his wages

June 6, 2014 12:46
Yossi Benayoun (left) made his record-breaking debut against Mexico

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Simon Griver,

Simon Griver

1 min read

Eyal Berkovic wants to bring Yossi Benayoun back to Israel and make him captain of Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Having recently taken over from Ran Ben Shimon, Berkovic has reportedly found a Hapoel supporter - a wealthy businessman who is based in the UK - who will donate $500,000 for Benayoun's salary for season 2014/15.

The club have declined to name the benefactor and, as yet, it is not clear whether the offer has been accepted

But Berkovic said: "I recommend that Benayoun carries on playing abroad, but if he wants to come home we will be happy to have him at Hapoel."