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Jerusalem, September 17 (HS). Maccabi Tel Aviv midfielder Yonatan Cohen has left the Israeli champion club and joined Melbourne City FC of Australia's A-League. Both clubs announced this separately on Monday.
The 28-year-old Cohen has signed a contract for two seasons. He has become the third Israeli player to play in the A-League. Before him, Valer Tomer Hemed, who played for Wellington Phoenix and Western Sydney Wanderers, and Ben Azubel, who wore the uniform of Perth Glory, have played in the A-League. In five seasons with Maccabi, Cohen won 10 titles, including three league championships, one State Cup, three League Cups and three Israeli Super Cups.
He played 149 matches for Maccabi, scoring 42 goals with 29 assists. This includes five goals in 26 matches in European club competitions. Meanwhile, Cohen played two seasons for Pisa in the Italian second tier. He has also made eight appearances for the Israel national team.
“When I heard about the opportunity to join Melbourne City, I didn’t hesitate. The club has a strong culture of success, and I believe I can bring my experience and skills to help drive it forward,” Cohen said.
Melbourne City, who reached the quarter-finals of the A-League playoffs last season, will kick off the upcoming new season against Newcastle Jets on October 19.