Israeli Hapoel Tel Aviv push for Ghanaian forward Douglas Owusu

Israeli club Hapoel Tel Aviv have moved to reinforce their attack as president Edmond Safra flew to Belgrade to seal the signing of Ghanaian forward Douglas Owusu from Red Star Belgrade, in a bid to add pace and goals ahead of the new season.

Owusu was born in Cape Coast and holds both Ghanaian and Serbian football backgrounds. He remains under contract with Red Star Belgrade until 2028.

His outstanding performance for Red Star Belgrade last term attracted interest from several clubs across Europe. The Israeli side is among those monitoring his progress.

According to GHANA soccernet.com, Hapoel Tel Aviv have reached an agreement with the Serbian giants over the transfer of the talented Ghanaian forward Red Star Belgrade.Owusu. The deal is expected to be finalised shortly.

Owusu will undergo his mandatory medical in Serbia before putting pen to paper in the coming days. The medical is a standard prerequisite for international transfers.

Hapoel Tel Aviv’s decision underscores their determination to strengthen the attacking department ahead of the new season. The club believes Owusu can add pace, creativity and goals to their frontline.

The forward arrives with a reputation as a promising attacking talent. He is expected to bring those qualities to a team building a competitive squad for the upcoming campaign.

The move also marks an important step in Owusu’s development as he continues his journey in European football. Hapoel hope he can quickly adapt and make a significant contribution to their ambitions.