Tottenham Hotspur winger Manor Solomon could be set for a premature return to North London, with reports suggesting he is considering cutting short his season-long loan at Spanish club Villarreal.
Frustration Builds in Spain
The Israeli international's move to La Liga has not gone to plan, with Solomon making just 10 appearances across all competitions so far this campaign. Despite contributing one goal and four assists, the 25-year-old has found himself down the pecking order at the Estadio de la Cerámica.
Manager Marcelino has consistently preferred other options on the wing, with Tajon Buchanan, Álvaro Moleiro, and the experienced Nicolas Pepe all reportedly ahead of Solomon. Youngster Ilias Akhomach is also seen as being on a similar or higher level in the fight for minutes.
A January Escape Clause
According to reports from the well-informed Spanish outlet El Periódico Mediterráneo, Solomon's growing frustration has led him to explore an early exit. Crucially, it is believed his loan agreement contains a break clause that the player himself can activate to facilitate a return to his parent club in the January transfer window.
This development comes amid a turbulent period for Tottenham. Manager Thomas Frank is under increasing pressure following a heavy defeat to Nottingham Forest last Sunday, a result that left Spurs six points adrift of the Premier League's top four. While Frank's position is not thought to be immediately at risk, the festive fixture list is seen as pivotal for the club's season.
What Comes Next for Solomon?
Should Solomon trigger the clause and return to Tottenham in January, his immediate future would become a fresh topic of speculation. He impressed during a previous loan spell with Leeds United in the Championship, and a return to Elland Road for the second half of the season could be a possibility.
However, any move will also be scrutinised against the backdrop of the player's off-pitch profile. Solomon has attracted significant attention and controversy for his consistent and vocal pro-Israel posts on social media, published during the ongoing conflict with Palestine, which a UN Commission of Inquiry has classified as involving acts of genocide.
For now, the focus is on his footballing future. Villarreal's strong league form—they are currently third in La Liga and just four points behind Real Madrid with two games in hand—means Marcelino is unlikely to change a winning formula, potentially sealing Solomon's decision to seek a January exit.
