Following the arrest of red-white midfielder Quincy Promes in the UAE, Spartak Moscow’s security personnel completed their trip back to Moscow from Dubai. The move reflects the club’s immediate operational needs amid ongoing legal developments, as reported by Sports Express.
The wrap-up of the club’s security duty is not tied to Promes’ January car incident. Instead, it aligns with current circumstances in which Promes remains detained in the UAE at the Dutch authorities’ request. Spartak’s staff presence abroad has become unnecessary under these conditions, and the player’s legal team has taken over his representation.
Promes faced arrest in the UAE on March 13, following a formal request from the Dutch prosecutor’s office to explore extradition arrangements for the footballer.
In February, a court in Amsterdam handed Promes a six-year prison sentence for cocaine trafficking. The proceedings occurred on January 24, with prosecutors seeking a nine-year term. By February 16, Promes had been placed on an international wanted list. The case also involves a separate 1.5-year sentence for a stabbing incident, which contributes to the broader context of the player’s legal challenges.
On March 1, journalist Ivan Karpov reported that Promes had been detained in Dubai in connection with the accident matter. It was noted that the player had left the scene of the incident but subsequently returned to Russia before again traveling to Dubai with the team for a training camp. Later updates clarified the sequence, indicating that Promes’ movements were intertwined with ongoing investigations and court actions.
There were earlier reports about attempts to locate Promes, with information circulating about his whereabouts prior to his detention in the UAE. The evolving case illustrates how footballers’ off-field problems can intersect with international law and club responsibilities, especially when transfer and training schedules collide with legal proceedings. The situation remains under close monitoring by parliaments, law enforcement, and the football community as more facts emerge and legal processes unfold. [citation: Sports Express]”