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West Ham Sign Israel Winger Solomon for £5 Million

8/10/2026

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Solomon Joins West Ham

West Ham United signed Israel international winger Manor Solomon from Tottenham Hotspur on a three-year contract.
The transfer fee was reported at about £5 million, the club’s third permanent signing this summer.
Solomon will wear number 10 as West Ham prepare for their first season outside the top flight since 2011-12.
He made six appearances for Tottenham and previously played on loan at Villarreal and Fiorentina, totaling 19 games last season.

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Solomon Faces Backlash

Solomon’s signing sparked mixed political reactions, with some fans objecting because of his Israeli nationality.
Anti-Israel sentiment resurfaced during his 2025 loan at Villarreal, where supporters claimed he “was not welcome.”
The transfer includes £2 million in performance-related add-ons and a 10 percent sell-on clause that could boost future revenues.
West Ham opened the season with a 3-1 Carabao Cup victory over Portsmouth, their first competitive match after relegation.

History

Historical Context

In July 2005 West Ham United signed Israeli midfielder Yossi Benayoun for £2.5 million, attracting media attention. His £5 million move to Liverpool in 2007 set a precedent for geopolitically sensitive signings. Manor Solomon’s £5 million 2025 transfer to a Premier League club revives that legacy, urging clubs to balance commercial goals with diplomatic concerns.

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Solomon Joins West Ham

West Ham United signed Israel international winger Manor Solomon from Tottenham Hotspur on a three-year contract.
The transfer fee was reported at about £5 million, the club’s third permanent signing this summer.
Solomon will wear number 10 as West Ham prepare for their first season outside the top flight since 2011-12.
He made six appearances for Tottenham and previously played on loan at Villarreal and Fiorentina, totaling 19 games last season.

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