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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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»]

Manchester City are reportedly closing in on signing out-of-favour Chelsea defender Tal Ben Haim. The Israel international started just ten games in the Premier League for the Blues last season following his arrival on a free transfer from Bolton Wanderers in June. The 26-year-old is behind John Terry, Ricardo Carvalho and Alex in the pecking order and has been linked with a £5million move to... [more»]

Chelsea manager Avram Grant has been blasted by one his own players - former Bolton Wanderers defender Tal Ben Haim. The Israel international is annoyed that he has hardly played since Grant replaced Jose Mourinho last September and says he knew 'nothing good' would happen when his compatriot was appointed as manager. Ben Haim told The Sun: "Jose Mourinho is the reason I came to Chelsea and if... [more»]

Chelsea have agreed to loan defender Khalid Boulahrouz to Spanish side Sevilla for the duration of next season. The 25-year-old Netherlands international was left behind when the Blues jetted off on their pre-season tour of the USA as his advisors put the finishing touches on a move away from Stamford Bridge less than 12 months after signing for the club. Boulahrouz, who cost Chelsea £7million... [more»]