Benin: Olivier Verdon joins Maccabi Netanya in Israel

Olivier Verdon has signed a two-season contract with Maccabi Netanya, an Israeli Premier League club, after leaving Ludogorets. At 30 years old, he won 12 trophies during his six seasons with the Bulgarian club, where he played 243 matches. His arrival at Netanya ends speculation about a transfer to Servette FC in Switzerland. Verdon, who remains a key player for the Benin national team, embarks on a new challenge in a league he will be discovering.