Anorthosis president denies rumors regarding Barak Yitzhaki's departure

On November 10, 2026, Christos Marangos, president of the Cypriot football club Anorthosis, officially addressed and dismissed media reports from Israel regarding the potential departure of coach Barak Yitzhaki. These reports had speculated that the 43-year-old manager was being considered for the vacant head coaching position at Maccabi Haifa.

Speaking to the Sports Channel, Marangos clarified that there is no possibility of Yitzhaki leaving the team. He emphasized that the coach remains under a guaranteed two-year contract, which notably contains no release clause. The club's leadership has signaled that they are not looking for a change in their technical management, aiming to provide stability after recent developments.

This statement follows a period of speculation triggered by Israeli sports media regarding the future of the coach. The club continues to operate under its existing professional agreement with Yitzhaki, and no formal negotiations regarding an exit have taken place or are anticipated in the near future.