MACCABI TEL AVIV FC IS HAPPY TO ANNOUNCE THREE NEW KEY SIGNINGS: Israel National Team defender Tal Ben Haim, who has signed a two year contract, Hisense signs a sponsorship contract for the upcoming three years and The brand new official kit for the 2015/16 season, designed by Adidas

Maccabi Tel Aviv FC is constantly striving for success on and off of the pitch. Maccabi Tel Aviv FC is proud to present three new key players to help the team and the club to take yet another step forward for the upcoming 2015/16 season.

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On the pitch, Maccabi Tel Aviv FC is proud to bring back International defender Tal Ben Haim following a period time in Europe. After completing 86 league appearances and 122 appearances in all competitions, Ben Haim, who also has 85 caps for Israel, joined English outfit Bolton Wanderers in July 2004. A successful European career which lasted for 11 years saw Ben Haim feature for Chelsea, Manchester City, Sunderland, Portsmouth, West

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Ham, Queens Park Rangers, Standard Liege and Charlton Athletic where he spent the last season.

The Chinese Electronic giants Hisense will become Maccabi’s consumer electronics partner and it's logo will appear on the first team shorts. In teaming-up with Hisense, Maccabi Tel Aviv FC joins the global sponsorship portfolio which consists of partnerships with German Bundesliga outfit FC Schalke04, the Red Bull Formula 1 Team and the Australian Open in Tennis.

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After winning the Treble this season and right before embarking on the UEFA Champions League qualifying matches, Maccabi Tel Aviv FC will be sporting new uniforms designed by Adidas, the official kit supplier of the club. The new home jersey is specifically designed for Maccabi giving the team a whole new look – half blue, half yellow, inspired bythe Maccabi colors.

Maccabi Tel Aviv CEO Martin Bain, said: "We are delighted to welcome Tal Ben Haim, the national team captain and announce Hisense as our new partner and add our name to their international high profile sponsorship portfolio, another global brand that stands for innovation and high end products and believes in Maccabi, We certainly do see a great benefit for both sides in this partnership.”

The Technical Director of Maccabi Tel Aviv FC, Jordi Cruyff, addressed the addition of Tal Ben Haim to the team: “Maccabi Tel Aviv FC is delighted to add a well-known and experienced defender, Tal Ben Haim to the team. We have a long and difficult task ahead and players of his level will increase our level.”

Guy Edri, CEO of Hisense Israel, added: “With Maccabi Tel Aviv we are convinced we have the right partner to continue our successful path and see a perfect match of our mutual brand values of innovation and success.”