It’s closed. Manor Solomon will take off for London today (Tuesday) ahead of medical tests and a signing for Fulham. The deal between the newcomer to the Premier League and Shakhtar Donetsk was closed in the form of a loan for the season.
Solomon will be accompanied by his representatives, Shlomi Ben Ezra and Gilad Katsav, and will meet in London with Pini Zehavi – the man behind the deal. In doing so, he will become the first Israeli in the English league since Tomer Hemed and Biram Kiel to do so in the Brighton uniform.
As you may recall, Solomon’s transfer to Fulham was due to close in a completely different way. Both sides agreed on a purchase for an estimated amount of 7 million euros, but following New FIFA regulationFulham were allowed to ask the Israeli extremist free of charge from Shakhtar Donetsk.
The significance in this case is clear. Solomon, who ends his contract with Shakhtar Donetsk at the end of next season, will not return to the ranks of the Ukrainian team, which will also not benefit from him at all. The one who will not profit from it either is Maccabi Petah Tikva, this is because the extremist passed without cost, when the Labs had a percentage of a future sale – something that did not happen.
Recently, as is well known, Nice came into the picture and tried to persuade Solomon to sign in its ranks. Coach Lucian Fabre marked the relationship as a top priority for strengthening the Eagles, but he preferred to move beyond England.