West Ham May Be Drawn Into Shakhtar's Dispute With Tottenham Over Manor Solomon
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Shakhtar Donetsk is escalating a financial dispute with Tottenham Hotspur over Israeli player Manor Solomon, potentially involving his current club, West Ham United. Shakhtar CEO Serhiy Palkin claims Tottenham verbally agreed to share future transfer proceeds from Solomon. The dispute is linked to Solomon's 2023 move to Tottenham under FIFA regulations and his subsequent transfer to West Ham, which may involve clarifying bonus payments.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shakhtar Donetsk is pursuing a financial claim against Tottenham Hotspur regarding player Manor Solomon.
- Shakhtar CEO Serhiy Palkin alleges a verbal agreement for a share of Solomon's future transfer fee.
- West Ham United may be involved in clarifying the total value of Solomon's transfer, including bonuses.
- The dispute originates from Solomon's 2023 move to Tottenham under FIFA's special regulations.
- Shakhtar may seek arbitration if direct negotiations with Tottenham fail.
Shakhtar Donetsk's dispute with Tottenham Hotspur over Israeli player Manor Solomon is escalating, potentially involving West Ham United. Shakhtar CEO Serhiy Palkin is seeking a portion of Solomon's transfer fee from Tottenham, claiming a verbal agreement was made.
The controversy centers on the specifics of Solomon's transfer to West Ham, which reportedly cost £5 million plus potential bonuses totaling £2 million. English sources suggest that the realization of these bonuses could impact the amount Shakhtar expects to receive from Tottenham, and West Ham might be asked to clarify the total value of the deal. However, West Ham's potential involvement does not automatically obligate them to pay Shakhtar.
Palkin's claim is directed at Tottenham, which he alleges promised to transfer a portion of Solomon's future sale proceeds to Shakhtar. He plans to formally present his proposals to Tottenham and, if negotiations falter, may consider appealing to intermediary bodies like the European Club Association or the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
The dispute stems from Solomon's 2023 move to Tottenham without a transfer fee, facilitated by FIFA regulations that allowed foreign players to suspend contracts with Ukrainian and Russian clubs following the Russian invasion. Shakhtar's demand for compensation has resurfaced following Solomon's sale to West Ham, though Palkin stated a preference for an amicable resolution.
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