Manor Solomon Joins West Ham, Aiming to Help Club Return to Premier League

West Ham officially announced the signing of Israeli winger Manor Solomon on August 10, 2026, with a three-year contract. This move marks Solomon's seventh club in Europe and his third in England. Previously, Solomon had a standout season in the Championship with Leeds United, scoring 10 goals and providing 12 assists, helping the team secure promotion to the Premier League.

In an interview with West Ham's official website, Solomon expressed his excitement about joining the club and his ambition to help the team return to the Premier League. He highlighted West Ham's status as a major English club with passionate fans and stated his desire to compete for European qualification in the future. Solomon explained that after four years in England, he chose West Ham because of the club's ambition and the enthusiasm of its supporters, despite having other options.

Reflecting on his career, Solomon mentioned a difficult year at Tottenham Hotspur, including injury struggles, which led to his move to Leeds. He enjoyed his time in the Championship and hopes for similar success at West Ham. Solomon also referenced former Israeli players Yossi Benayoun and Eyal Berkovic, both of whom had successful spells at West Ham, expressing his goal to achieve similar success.

Regarding his current form, Solomon said he feels he is just reaching his peak and aims to continue improving and showing consistency. He is eager to contribute to West Ham's success and looks forward to a long tenure with the club.