West Ham May Get Involved in Shakhtar's Dispute With Tottenham Over Manor Solomon
Translated & summarized from Sport5 by baba
Shakhtar Donetsk is pursuing a financial claim against Tottenham Hotspur over the 2023 transfer of Israeli player Manor Solomon, potentially involving his current club, West Ham United. Shakhtar CEO Serhiy Palkin alleges a verbal agreement for a share of Solomon's future transfer fee. The dispute stems from Solomon's 2023 move to Tottenham under FIFA regulations allowing contract suspensions due to the war in Ukraine. Shakhtar may seek mediation if direct negotiations with Tottenham fail.
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- Shakhtar Donetsk is seeking a share of Manor Solomon's transfer fee from Tottenham Hotspur.
- Shakhtar CEO Serhiy Palkin claims a verbal agreement was made with Tottenham for a portion of the fee.
- West Ham United, Solomon's current club, may be involved in clarifying the total transfer value.
- The dispute originates from Solomon's 2023 transfer to Tottenham under FIFA's special regulations.
- Shakhtar may pursue mediation through the European Club Association or CAS if talks fail.
A financial dispute between Shakhtar Donetsk and Tottenham Hotspur concerning Israeli winger Manor Solomon, originally stemming from his 2023 transfer to Tottenham, is now potentially involving West Ham United. Shakhtar CEO Serhiy Palkin is seeking a portion of Solomon's future transfer fee from Tottenham, claiming a verbal agreement was made between the clubs.
The specifics of Solomon's payment structure to West Ham, where he was purchased for £5 million plus potential bonuses, could impact the amount Shakhtar believes it is owed. While West Ham's involvement doesn't automatically obligate them to pay Shakhtar, they might play a role in clarifying the total transfer value.
Palkin stated his claim is directed at Tottenham, who he alleges committed to giving Shakhtar a share of any future sale of Solomon. He plans to formally approach Tottenham with his proposals and, if negotiations fail, may seek mediation from bodies like the European Club Association or the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The dispute originated when Solomon moved to Tottenham in 2023 without a transfer fee, utilizing FIFA regulations that allowed foreign players in Ukraine and Russia to suspend their contracts following the Russian invasion. Shakhtar had previously threatened legal action, and Solomon's subsequent sale to West Ham has revived their compensation claim. Palkin expressed a preference for an amicable resolution.
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