Transfermarkt has updated the market value of Spartak Moscow’s Dutch midfielder Quincy Promes, with the latest assessment reflecting a troubling turn in his career. The 32-year-old leader of the club now faces a period of uncertainty as questions loom over his immediate playing future and his ability to contribute to Spartak’s campaigns in the near term. With ongoing legal concerns and custody issues in the United Arab Emirates, his professional status remains in limbo, and his market value has effectively fallen to zero as he continues to be unable to participate in matches. This situation raises the broader question of whether Promes will be able to resume his football career and, if so, how soon that could happen. Observers note that the outcome of his current circumstances will significantly influence his long-term market standing and potential return to form. The situation remains fluid, and it is unclear what trajectory Promes will follow as investigations and legal processes unfold.
On March 13, Promes was detained in the UAE in connection with a traffic incident in which he allegedly fled the scene after colliding with a bus. Prior to this incident, he had been subject to house arrest, and now extradition requests between the United Arab Emirates and the Netherlands have entered the discussion as authorities determine the proper legal pathway for Promes’s case. The potential for extradition to the Netherlands has become a central element in assessing his future career prospects and legal obligations.
Earlier reporting highlighted that on February 14 an Amsterdam court handed Promes a six-year prison sentence for cocaine trafficking. The proceedings, conducted on January 24, saw prosecutors seeking a nine-year term. The Dutch national was subsequently placed on an international wanted list on February 16. In addition to the cocaine case, Promes also carries a separate sentence related to a stabbing, totaling 1.5 years in prison in that matter. These overlapping legal actions create a complex backdrop for his professional trajectory and international mobility, affecting both his club obligations and eligibility to play in various leagues during any future returns.
In statements from a defense perspective, remarks from Promes’s attorney suggested that extradition would likely be to the Netherlands rather than Russia. The precise destinations and legal procedures will depend on ongoing diplomatic and judicial decisions, highlighting how international law intertwines with professional sports careers in high-profile cases like this. The evolving legal timeline continues to shape the assessment of Promes’s market value, contractual status, and potential for reintegration into competitive football on a future date.