The player who wants to leave Villarreal in January

Marcelino García Toral's team will suffer a surprising absence in the winter transfer market.

Javier Parra Peña | 11 Nov 2025 | 00.09
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The player who wants to leave Villarreal in January
The player who wants to leave Villarreal in January

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Villarreal faces a crossroads with Manor Solomon, on loan from Tottenham but with limited playing time and a series of issues that could accelerate his departure in January.

Villarreal sees that the Israeli winger has not been able to settle under Marcelino's orders, and a combination of physical discomfort and a hostile environment has hastened the possibility of him leaving. The player is seriously considering leaving Villarreal after a difficult adaptation period, and the yellow club is preparing to assess potential exits.

Villarreal and Manor Solomon's Challenges in Spain

Villarreal signed Manor Solomon with the expectation that he would bring offensive imbalance after his loan from Tottenham, but events have unfolded differently. Manor Solomon has suffered back discomfort that will keep him out of play until after the international break, in addition to the social pressure stemming from his statements supporting Israel, which has generated negative reactions in certain sectors of the Villarreal fans.

This combination has stalled his progress at the club, leading to the consideration of allowing his departure to ease tension and resources. With other attackers in the squad with higher involvement, Manor Solomon finds himself in a marginal position.

Why is Manor Solomon's departure now a real option?

Manor Solomon's situation at Villarreal worsens due to several factors: first, his lack of competitive continuity — he has barely played minutes — and second, the clause in his contract that would allow him to leave the club without compensation in the winter transfer market.

El jugador que quiere abandonar el Villarreal en enero

Villarreal, aware that keeping a player without prominence could impact their sporting structure, believes that negotiating in January could be beneficial. Manor Solomon is already considering finding a destination that guarantees him a leading role, and Tottenham, his parent club, also seems willing to facilitate his exit. Therefore, Villarreal is considering the operation to free up a foreign player spot and align its squad with expected performance levels.

Manor Solomon and His Uncertain Future at Villarreal

Manor Solomon's situation at Villarreal is complex. At 26 years old, the Israeli winger has had shining moments in other stages of his career but has not managed to replicate that impact in La Liga consistently. Villarreal is evaluating options: to keep him as a rotational resource or to proceed with his departure if an offer resolves the sporting and financial equation. Solomon could return to Tottenham or find destinations in the Premier League or Bundesliga, where his profile remains attractive.

For Villarreal, his departure would not be surprising but a logical decision considering the project's evolution and the need to optimize resources. Ultimately, Manor Solomon's future at Villarreal hangs on a thread: his desire for more prominence and the accumulated pressure have created a scenario where a January exit appears likely.

The decision-making process is underway, and all parties seem to be moving towards a resolution. Villarreal, aiming to compete on multiple fronts, inevitably requires certainty. Manor Solomon has made it clear that his priority is playing, and the yellow club will need to decide whether he remains part of the project or just a brief chapter before his next destination.

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