Promes, the Spartak Moscow forward, is not expected to be extradited from the United Arab Emirates to the Netherlands within the next several days, according to a representative from Noura Almaazmi Advocates & Legal Consultants. The information was carried by Sports24 and subsequently echoed by other outlets seeking to clarify the legal timeline surrounding the case.
In the UAE, the process around ongoing legal proceedings appears to be proceeding at a cautious pace. A spokesperson noted that Ramadan rhythms are shaping how quickly case materials are compiled and reviewed. Based on their experience, the team suggests that it could take two to three months before certain procedural steps are completed and funds associated with the case are returned or remitted. They also cautioned that these timeframes are not fixed and may undergo extension if additional materials or review is required.
Promes was detained in the UAE on March 13, following a request from the Dutch public prosecutor. Prior to the arrest, he had been placed under house arrest, a status that reflected the seriousness with which Dutch authorities treat the case and their pursuit of extradition options through international channels.
Earlier, on February 14, a court in Amsterdam handed Promes a six-year prison sentence for cocaine trafficking. The court heard the case on January 24, with prosecutors asking for a longer sentence of nine years. Subsequently, Promes was placed on an international wanted list on February 16. In a separate matter, he received a further sentence of 1.5 years in prison for stabbing his cousin in a confrontation, underscoring a pattern of criminal issues that have continued to shape his legal standing across jurisdictions.
On March 1, reports from journalist Ivan Karpov indicated that Promes had been detained in Dubai in connection with an accident. It was alleged that he fled the scene in the hopes that authorities would not pursue the incident. He was later detained by local law enforcement when attempting to depart the UAE by air, a move that drew attention to the broader extradition and international arrest warrant processes involved in his case.
Spartak Moscow had previously issued a public statement addressing Promes’ arrest, reflecting the club’s position amid ongoing legal proceedings and the complexities of managing a player who faces multiple criminal charges in different countries. The statements and developments surrounding the case have continued to attract media attention, as fans and stakeholders watch to see how the legal process will unfold and what outcomes may emerge in the coming months. The situation emphasizes how international cooperation, extradition treaties, and local judicial timetables intersect in high-profile sports contexts when players are implicated in criminal investigations across borders. (Source: Sports24)