Confess if you completely overlooked Manor Solomon’s presence in the Tottenham Hotspur squad. Seriously, I’m certain you did, as I myself had completely lost track. Solomon, who arrived without a transfer fee amidst rather ambiguous circumstances from Shakhtar Donetsk due to the continuing conflict in Ukraine during the same period Ange Postecoglou took charge, was considered inadequate by a pair of successive Spurs coaches and was promptly dispatched to Villarreal on a temporary basis this summer.
Indeed, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, Manor’s stint in Spain is concluding prematurely, as he has finalized terms for a transfer to Fiorentina. His current temporary arrangement will be brought to an end.
Consider this: I’m not suggesting that orchestrating Manor Solomon’s departure to La Viola bears any relation to the rumors of Fabio Paratici departing Spurs to assume the role of Fiorentina’s new Sporting Director. However, I’m equally not ruling out the possibility. Could this have been a bundled transaction? Did we perhaps inform Fabio he was free to go, on the condition he brought Manor along? Likely not. Nevvvvvertheless…
(As an unrelated aside, may I reiterate my disdain for the fact that Fab has transitioned from questionable Photoshopped images to even more inferior AI-produced visuals? Utter rubbish. Discard them.)
The exact sum for Manor Solomon’s transfer remains undisclosed, though I imagine it’s a modest figure. Perhaps a collection of footballs and a pleasant meal in Florence? Or an assurance of priority negotiation rights for Fiorentina’s version of a Dejan Kulusevski-esque talent? Regardless of the specifics, it seems beneficial for Tottenham to remove Solomon from their financial obligations, and for Manor to finally find a stable environment for his football career. This appears to be a mutually advantageous outcome.
CLARIFICATION: Fabrizio later specified in a follow-up announcement that it involves yet another loan agreement for Manor, this time with a clause to buy. That is… considerably less exciting than his PRESENT loan arrangement at Villarreal that includes an option, but it’s not entirely without merit, I suppose?
