Solmate Appoints Former Chelsea Manager Avram Grant as Head of Football Operations

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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 23, 2026--

Solmate (Brera Holdings PLC, NASDAQ: SLMT), the Solana infrastructure company with a strategic focus on Abu Dhabi, today announced the appointment of its advisor, Avram Grant, as Head of Football Operations. Mr. Grant will oversee Solmate’s existing sports operations as the company continues to focus on streamlining and increasing its operating efficiency. Mr. Grant will take on the responsibilities previously managed by Dan J. McClory and Alberto Libanori in his new role.

Mr. Grant is a living legend in the world of football. He is a manager and executive with decades of experience leading elite clubs and national teams at the highest levels of international competition. Over the course of his career, he has served as manager of Chelsea FC, West Ham United, Portsmouth FC, and the Israel National Team, including guiding Chelsea FC to a UEFA Champions League Final. Mr. Grant boasts a long history of driving value for sports franchises, famously working with young teams and experienced squads alike.

“We are thrilled to welcome Avram to Solmate,” said Marco Santori, CEO. “Avram brings an unparalleled soccer pedigree to the company, having coached and managed teams across Europe, the UK and Africa. He will optimize and bring commercial discipline to our sports business as we execute on our digital asset infrastructure strategy.”

About Solmate

Solmate, the new operating name of Brera Holdings PLC (NASDAQ: SLMT), is a company building institutional-grade Solana staking, validation, and treasury infrastructure with a strategic focus on Abu Dhabi. Backed by ARK Invest, RockawayX, Pulsar Group, and leading UAE investors, Solmate is deploying capital to drive Solana adoption across the Middle East and beyond. It will continue to operate Brera's multi-club football team model. For more information visit www.solmate.com.

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KEYWORD: MIDDLE EAST UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

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