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Edson Álvarez Transfer

Started Last Movement

Will Edson Álvarez leave West Ham? His Fenerbahçe loan has ended, but no onward move is complete.

Read West Ham reports that Köln and West Ham agreed the basis of a loan, with Álvarez’s wages still unresolved. Claret&Hugh, citing Sky Germany, also links Benfica.

No-Guff Summary

  • Back at West Ham: Álvarez’s Fenerbahçe loan ended on 30 June. His next move remains unsettled.
  • Köln talks have stalled: Read West Ham reports a club-level loan agreement but no breakthrough over personal terms.
  • Other routes remain reported: Benfica are linked by Claret&Hugh, citing Sky Germany, while Monterrey were previously reported to be in loan talks. No onward transfer is complete.
Development

Fenerbahçe reportedly reject Álvarez purchase option

Fenerbahçe have reportedly decided not to exercise their €22 million purchase option for Edson Álvarez, according to Turkish-Football.com, citing technical director Zeki Murat Göle via Takvim.

Álvarez is therefore expected to return to West Ham when his loan ends. A possible move to Tigres is only a rumour, and his longer-term future remains unsettled.

Sources

  • Turkish-football.com (opens in a new tab) — Reports that Fenerbahçe will not exercise its reported €22 million purchase option for West Ham loanee Edson Álvarez, with a return to West Ham expected if the decision stands.
  • Takvim (opens in a new tab) — Reports comments attributed to Fenerbahçe technical director Zeki Murat Göle that the club has decided against signing Edson Álvarez permanently and has informed the player and his representatives.