# Romanian football transfers to Israel

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-football-transfers-to-israel
> Updated: 2026-09-10T08:50:47.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Romanian footballers are increasingly involved in transfers to the Israeli league. Initially, reports indicated that Dinamo striker Alex Pop was nearing a move from the Romanian club to Kiryat Shmona due to diminishing playing time.

This move was later confirmed, with Pop completing a transfer to Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona for 150,000 euros. Pop stated that he chose to proceed with the move after weighing professional opportunities against the security situation in Israel. Additionally, Maccabi Tel Aviv has been linked to the acquisition of Ianis Hagi, a move that may involve financial arrangements regarding other players to accommodate foreign player slots.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-10: Romanian footballers linked to transfers in Israel

Romanian players Ianis Hagi and Alex Pop are linked to moves in Israel, with Maccabi Tel Aviv preparing for Hagi and Pop joining Hapoel Ironi Kiryat Shmona.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/romanian-footballers-linked-to-transfers-in-israel

### 2026-09-05: Alex Pop nears transfer from Dinamo to Kiryat Shmona

Dinamo striker Alex Pop is nearing a transfer to Israeli club Kiryat Shmona following a decrease in playing time and a recent offer from the Israeli side.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alex-pop-nears-transfer-from-dinamo-to-kiryat-shmona

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Cite as: Romanian football transfers to Israel. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/romanian-football-transfers-to-israel