What did Ofri Arad want to convey? » The Israeli's post just two days after Becali announced his arrival
Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Saturday, January 17, 2026, 8:34 p.m. / Updated Saturday, January 17, 2026, 8:44 p.m.
Just two days after Gigi Becali publicly announced that he had settled Ofri Arad's transfer to FCSB, the Israeli midfielder has posted a message that appears to confirm the move.
The 27-year-old footballer, last at Kairat Almaty, posted a mirror selfie accompanied by two emoticons: an hourglass and the 'new' symbol, suggesting that the transfer was only a matter of time.
PHOTO: Instagram // @ofri_arad15
Gigi Becali has already announced the move
The owner of FCSB declared that he convinced Ofri Arad to sign as a player free of contract. The Israeli will sign a contract for two and a half years with the Romanian champion and will have a salary of 20,000 euros per month. According to Becali, the total amount that the player will collect amounts to approximately 900,000 euros, including the installation fee.
Until the defender's official presentation, FCSB will perform away on Thursday night, against Dinamo Zagreb, in the unique group of the Europa League.
Who is Ofri Arad?
During his career, Ofri Arad played for Maccabi Haifa, Ramat Gan and Kairat Almaty. He has five championship titles, three won in Israel and two in Kazakhstan, all in the last five years.
This season, the Israeli defender scored in the Champions League even on “Giuseppe Meazza”, in the match played by Kairat Almaty against Inter, which ended with the score 2-1 for the Italians. Arad has 10 caps in the national team of Israel and is quoted at 1.2 million euros by the specialist website Transfermarkt.
Well, the matter is settled with Arad. There is nothing left. They sent, I sent back with some corrections and that's it. Tomorrow probably do the medical checkup and goodbye!
– said Gigi Becali, two days ago
