Fulham have benefited from a FIFA rule impacting Ukraine-based players to complete a deal for Israeli international Manor Solomon.
Solomon had been on the books of Shakhtar Donetsk since 2019 and notably scored in a famous Champions League victory against Real Madrid in 2020. However, with FIFA allowing players to suspend their contracts with clubs in the country in light of the ongoing war with Russia, he has agreed terms with the Cottagers for the 2022-23 season.
Fulham have become the first team in the Premier League to take advantage of the rule. The deal comes after Shakhtar CEO Palkin hit out at agents enriching themselves, with Shakhtar losing a number of first-teamers in 2022.