Israeli soccer star Manor Solomon shines in Italian debut, after his transfer draws local backlash
The 26-year-old helped the club score its second win of the season, as Fiorentina reached a critical crossroad in Italy's top league. A local politician criticized the group's signing of an Israeli player, but Solomon – dogged by controversy over his nationality in the past – did not respond
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The 26-year-old helped the club score its second win of the season, as Fiorentina reached a critical crossroad in Italy's top league. A local politician criticized the group's signing of an Israeli player, but Solomon – dogged by controversy over his nationality in the past – did not respond
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07:39 PM • January 05 2026 IST
Israeli soccer star Manor Solomon joined Italian club Fiorentina last week, helping his new team record their second win of the season on Sunday after news of his recruitment drew ire from a local politician.
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