Manor Solomon set for Benfica move, announcement sparks controversy | OneFootball

Manor Solomon was mentioned as a possible surprise signing for Benfica. However, the Israeli winger was officially announced at Villarreal, on loan from Tottenham. After the announcement by the Spanish club, several fans expressed outrage over the signing.

The fact that the forward is Israeli led to a show of discontent from the supporters of the Yellow Submarine, with numerous comments in support of Palestine, which is experiencing a state of war with Manor Solomon’s country for an indefinite period.

Villarreal’s values were even called into question by some of the club’s fans, who made a point of showing that they do not support the decision of the Spanish management on this last day of the transfer window, despite the quality of the footballer, who will stay at the Estadio de la Cerámica until the end of the season.

In 2024/25, wearing the Leeds United shirt, on loan from Tottenham, Manor Solomon – valued at 14 million euros – played 41 matches. In the 2,705 minutes he was on the pitch, the winger scored 10 goals and provided 13 assists. The 26-year-old athlete has a contract with the London club until June 2028.

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