Shakhtar Donetsk Seeks Compensation From Tottenham Over Manor Solomon Transfer

Shakhtar Donetsk is still pursuing financial compensation from Tottenham Hotspur regarding the transfer of Israeli player Manor Solomon, a dispute that began after FIFA allowed players in Ukraine to suspend contracts due to the Russian invasion. Solomon joined Fulham on loan in July 2022 and then signed with Tottenham as a free agent under the FIFA regulation. Shakhtar, which originally purchased Solomon for 6 million euros and valued him at 20 million euros upon his departure, believes Tottenham owes them a portion of the transfer fee.

Shakhtar CEO Serhiy Palkin stated that there were verbal agreements with Tottenham about sharing future transfer fees. He indicated that Shakhtar would formally present their claim to the London club. Palkin is reportedly seeking a financial settlement to conclude the matter.

However, Tottenham fans and media are pushing back against Shakhtar's demands. John Wenham, associated with the "Lilywhite Rose" platform, questioned how much more Shakhtar expects, noting Solomon was sold to West Ham for approximately 5 million pounds. Wenham suggested Palkin might be aiming for a final settlement of 1 million pounds, emphasizing that Solomon's transfer to Tottenham was free according to FIFA's rules. He also pointed out that Tottenham had already facilitated a friendly match where Shakhtar retained 50% of the revenue.

Tottenham Hotspur News suggested that paying any fee for Solomon would be a "waste of money." The article notes Solomon made six appearances for Tottenham, with two assists and no goals, before being loaned to Leeds, Villarreal, and Fiorentina, and eventually sold to West Ham. His free transfer to Tottenham proved unsuccessful, and the club may now face paying a fee, potentially more than initially anticipated, if Palkin's demands are met.