Amir Berkovits, 19, has signed a two-year-deal with Maccabi Tel Aviv and has been loaned to Beitar Tel Aviv/Bat Yam. He has joined on a free transfer from English Championship outfit Barnsley FC where he played since July 2016.
Maccabi’s Performance Director, Patrick van Leeuwen told the club’s official website: “Amir is a talented creative left-footed midfielder who has gained experience in England where he spent the last three years. He left a good impression both while playing for Israel’s national youth teams and in training with us. We are sure that playing senior football will help his development and wish him the best of luck.”
Berkovits who began his playing career at the youth department of Hapoel Ra’anana, scored one goal in 14 appearances for Israel’s young national sides. At the age of 16 he moved to the south Yorkshire side for whom he scored 11 goals and made nine assists in 50 appearances.
