City reported to Fifa over Elano

Donetsk want 'solidarity' payment from City

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City reported to Fifa over Elano

Elano: Donetsk want more money

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Shakhtar Donetsk claim they are still owed £475,000 as part of the deal that saw Elano join Manchester City last summer.

The Brazilian playmaker moved to Eastlands at the beginning of last season in a deal worth £9.5million for the Ukraine champions.

Donetsk believe City still need a pay a 'solidarity payment', which usually equates to five per cent of the total sum of the deal.

The payment is distributed between clubs that played a part in the youth development of the player, however, City reportedly think the selling club are responsible for the payment.

Owed £475,000

Fifa have now confirmed they have received a complaint from Donetsk and that they will unveil their findings in due course.

"We can confirm Donetsk have lodged a claim with Fifa regarding this matter," said a Fifa spokesman.

"As the relevant procedure will start in due course, we can't provide further comments for the time being."