Kocaelispor Strengthens Midfield with Loan Signing of Show

İHAOluşturulma Tarihi: Temmuz 10, 2025 20:35

Kocaelispor has officially secured the services of midfielder Show, who joins the club on loan from Maccabi Haifa. The agreement for the player notably includes a purchase option. This strategic addition to the squad comes as the team continues its Süper Lig pre-season preparations at the Topuk Yaylası training camp. The transfer was finalized after Show successfully passed his medical examination and put pen to paper on his new contract.

The club confirmed the move with a formal announcement regarding the matter, stating: “Futbolcu Manuel Luis Da Silva Cafumana’nın (Show) 2025-2026 futbol sezonu sonuna kadar satın alma opsiyonu kulübümüzde olmak üzere kulübümüze geçici transferi hususunda Maccabi Haifa ile anlaşma sağlanmış olup, futbolcu ile 2025-2026 sezonu sonuna kadar sözleşme imzalanmıştır. Camiamıza hoş geldin Show”

The 26-year-old Angolan national, whose full name is Manuel Luis Da Silva Cafumana, brings a wealth of experience from his time at various clubs, including Lille, Belenenses, Ludogorets, Boavista, Maccabi Haifa, and Dallas. His decorated career includes titles such as the Angola Girabola, Fransa Trophée des Champions, Bulgaristan First Lig, Bulgaristan Kupa, and the Bulgaristan Süper Kupa. On the international and continental stage, Show has accumulated 4 appearances in CAF World Cup Qualifiers, 12 in African cups, 7 in the Major Lig, and 23 in European competitions, which includes playing in the prestigious Şampiyonlar Ligi. Following 14 appearances last season, Show is set to be a key player for Kocaelispor in the new campaign.