The Dutch public prosecutor’s office responded to inquiries about when Spartak Moscow midfielder Quincy Promes might be extradited from the United Arab Emirates. The spokesperson cited by RIA News indicated that there is no new information to share at this time and that an exact timetable for the extradition procedure cannot be given. Nevertheless, the office conveyed a clear expectation that the process should unfold in the near future, signaling continued progress without committing to a precise date.
Promes was taken into custody in the UAE on March 13, following prior house arrest. This development marks a significant shift in a case that has featured a series of legal actions and international coordination. The arrest adds a new stage to an ongoing legal saga that has drawn attention from fans, media, and the football world, as well as from observers tracking cross-border criminal justice proceedings.
Earlier developments saw Amsterdam’s court deliver a verdict on February 14, sentencing Promes to six years in prison for cocaine trafficking. The trial concluded after proceedings carried out on January 24, during which prosecutors had urged a nine-year term for the defendant. Following the verdict, a formal international arrest warrant was issued for Promes on February 16, reinforcing the urgency of cooperation between Dutch authorities and foreign law enforcement agencies. In addition to the trafficking case, Promes faces an additional prison sentence of 1.5 years for an earlier stabbing incident, which compounds the overall legal challenges surrounding the player.
On March 1, journalist Ivan Karpov reported that Promes was detained in Dubai in connection with an incident that allegedly occurred there. According to the report, Promes left the scene in the belief that the matter would not attract notice, but he was detained while attempting to depart the UAE for Russia. This sequence underscores how swiftly legal actions can evolve when international travel intersects with criminal proceedings, and it highlights the role of local authorities in enforcing warrants and facilitating cooperation with extradition processes across borders.
In response to these developments, Promes’s supporters and the Spartak Moscow organization have sought to frame the impact of the arrest within the broader context of the club’s operations. A previous statement from Ignatiev, the team’s coach, suggested that Promes’s arrest would not disrupt Spartak’s ongoing plans or performance. This perspective emphasizes a separation between the player’s legal situations and the club’s competitive commitments, while also acknowledging the potential reputational and strategic implications for the team as the case unfolds on the international stage.