Tal Ben Haim

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The Israeli defender joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Bolton Wanderers in June 2007. He has signed a four-year deal at Stamford Bridge and will be looking to push himself into manager Jose Mourinho's plans for next season. Ben Haim joined Bolton on a three-year contract from Maccabi Tel Aviv in July 2004 after a succesful trial. Immediately made his mark in the Barclays Premier League with a series of assured displays. Captain of his national team, Ben Haim was part of the Maccabi side which took the 2004 Israeli League.

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Portsmouth are hoping defender Tal Ben Haim will soon depart Fratton Park to help alleviate their financial concerns. The Israel international is believed to be wanted by Premier League side West Ham United and club administrator Andrew Andronikou is hopeful former manager Avram Grant will take him to Upton Park. Following Papa Bouba Diop's transfer to AEK Athens, Andronikou now wants to see... [more»]

Portsmouth's already threadbare squad is likely to be reduced further by the absence of Tal Ben Haim from their FA Cup semi-final against Tottenham. The Israel defender has missed the last four games following the recurrence of a groin injury and he is unlikely to be fit in time for the April 11 showdown at Wembley. The loss of Ben Haim comes just one day after defender Hermann Hreidarsson and... [more»]

Sunderland have completed the loan signing of Manchester City's Israel international centre-back Tal Ben Haim. The 26-year-old has worked with Black Cats boss Ricky Sbragia at Bolton Wanderers, having moved to England in the summer of 2004 from Maccabi Tel Aviv. Ben Haim spent three years with the Trotters before heading to Chelsea in June 2007, but has was on the move within a year, linking... [more»]

Manchester City's summer recruit Tal Ben Haim is determined to prove his worth at Eastlands, following a one-season stint with Chelsea. The 26-year-old Israel centre-half previously enjoyed three years with Bolton Wanderers and is hoping to re-ignite his career back in the north-west. He told City's official website: "I have been playing in England for the last four years and I think that... [more»]

Manchester City manager Mark Hughes has completed the signing of Chelsea's Israel international defender Tal Ben Haim for an undisclosed transfer fee, subject to a work permit being granted. The 26-year-old has penned a four-year contract at Eastlands after enduring a difficult season with Chelsea. Ben Haim was only a peripheral figure at Stamford Bridge, starting 17 games for the Blues... [more»]