Shakhtar Donetsk May Sue Tottenham Over Manor Solomon Transfer Fee
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Shakhtar Donetsk is threatening legal action against Tottenham Hotspur over an alleged verbal agreement for compensation related to the transfer of Israeli player Manor Solomon. Shakhtar claims Tottenham owes them a share of any future transfer fee, a dispute that intensified after Solomon was sold to West Ham. The club's CEO stated they will formally approach Tottenham and may pursue legal channels if no amicable agreement is reached.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Shakhtar Donetsk may sue Tottenham Hotspur over compensation for Manor Solomon.
- Shakhtar claims a verbal agreement with Tottenham for a share of future transfer fees.
- Manor Solomon was initially signed by Tottenham as a free agent due to FIFA regulations.
- The dispute intensified when Solomon was sold from Tottenham to West Ham United.
- Shakhtar Donetsk CEO Sergei Palkin confirmed they will formally approach Tottenham.
- Legal action could involve the European Club Association or the CAS.
Shakhtar Donetsk is considering legal action against Tottenham Hotspur regarding compensation for the transfer of Israeli footballer Manor Solomon. The Ukrainian club claims they had an oral agreement with Tottenham that a portion of any future transfer fee would be paid to Shakhtar, who originally purchased Solomon for €6 million and valued him at €20 million upon his departure.
The dispute stems from FIFA's regulations enacted after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, which allowed players in Ukraine to suspend their contracts and leave for free. Solomon initially joined Fulham on loan in July 2022 under these regulations before signing with Tottenham as a free agent. The situation escalated when Solomon was sold by Tottenham to West Ham United last summer.
Sergei Palkin, CEO of Shakhtar Donetsk, stated that the club expects to open discussions with Tottenham regarding the agreed-upon sum. "We had certain understandings with Tottenham. We agreed verbally that if they sell the player, part of the sum would go to us," Palkin said. He added that Shakhtar will formally approach Tottenham with their proposal and, if necessary, will pursue legal avenues through bodies like the European Club Association or the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), though they prefer an amicable resolution.
Shakhtar believes they are owed compensation because they invested in Solomon's development and transfer from Maccabi Petah Tikva, only to lose him without a transfer fee due to the FIFA regulations. The club is now seeking to recover a portion of the value they believe Solomon represents, especially after his subsequent sale to West Ham.
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