Overview

• Fortuna Düsseldorf announced on August 5 that it would not complete the transfer of Israeli striker Shon Weissman following intense backlash from supporters.
• The 29-year-old forward had passed medical examinations and agreed personal terms after Granada CF and Fortuna settled a €500,000 fee.
• Archived social media posts calling to “cancel Gaza” and drop “200 tonnes of bombs” on the territory reignited controversy when fans uncovered them.
• Weissman issued a statement denying he promotes hate speech, reaffirming loyalty to Israel and lamenting that the broader context of his remarks was overlooked.
• The episode highlights how supporter activism and geopolitical tensions can swiftly override finalized transfer agreements in European football.