Shakhtar Donetsk Seeks £1 Million from Tottenham in Manor Solomon Compensation Dispute
Translated & summarized from N12 by baba
Shakhtar Donetsk is demanding approximately £1 million from Tottenham Hotspur for player Manor Solomon, citing prior agreements. Solomon was signed by Tottenham as a free agent due to FIFA regulations allowing players in Ukraine to suspend contracts amid the war. Tottenham fans argue the club owes nothing, as Solomon was a free transfer and had minimal impact, being loaned out before a sale to West Ham.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Shakhtar Donetsk seeks £1 million from Tottenham Hotspur for player Manor Solomon.
- Solomon was signed by Tottenham as a free agent due to FIFA's war-related regulations.
- Shakhtar's CEO claims verbal agreements existed for a share of any future sale.
- Tottenham fans argue the club owes no compensation for a free transfer.
- Solomon had limited impact at Tottenham before being loaned out and sold to West Ham.
Shakhtar Donetsk is reportedly seeking approximately £1 million from Tottenham Hotspur as compensation for the transfer of Israeli player Manor Solomon. The dispute stems from FIFA's regulations enacted after the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which allowed players in Ukraine to suspend their contracts and leave for free. Solomon joined Fulham on loan in July 2022 and subsequently signed with Tottenham as a free agent under these regulations.
Shakhtar Donetsk, having initially purchased Solomon for €6 million and valuing him at €20 million upon his departure, believes Tottenham owes them compensation. Shakhtar's CEO, Serhiy Palkin, stated that there were verbal agreements with Tottenham regarding a share of any future sale of the player and that the club will formally present their claim.
However, Tottenham fans and media are pushing back against the claim. John Wenham, host of the Lilywhite Rose podcast, argued that Tottenham should not have to pay anything, as Solomon was signed as a free agent according to FIFA's rules. He suggested that Palkin is persistent in pursuing the issue and that Tottenham has already provided benefits, such as retaining 50% of revenues from a friendly match.
Tottenham Hotspur News indicated that paying any compensation would be a waste of money, noting Solomon's limited impact during his six appearances for the club, with two assists and no goals. He was subsequently loaned out to Leeds, Villarreal, and Fiorentina before being sold to West Ham. The question remains whether £1 million will be sufficient to resolve the ongoing saga.
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