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Edson Álvarez Transfer from West Ham United to Olympiakos Piraeus
According to an exclusive from Boxtobox, when Edson Alvarez was close to a transfer to Olympiacos from West Ham, he contacted his Mexican teammate Orbelin Pineda for information about the club. It is reported that Pineda encouraged the 28-year-old central midfielder to agree to the transfer. The transfer did not happen because the younger Puerta, who has resale value, was chosen instead. Alvarez stayed at West Ham but is not currently part of the club's plans. He has largely been omitted from the squad and has participated in just one match.
According to an exclusive from Boxtobox, when Edson Alvarez was close to a transfer to Olympiacos from West Ham, he contacted his Mexican teammate Orbelin Pineda for information about the club. It is reported that Pineda encouraged the 28-year-old central midfielder to agree to the transfer. The transfer did not happen because the younger Puerta, who has resale value, was chosen instead. Alvarez stayed at West Ham but is not currently part of the club's plans. He has largely been omitted from the squad and has participated in just one match.
According to an agent who helped facilitate Álvarez’s move to Fenerbahçe last year, Olympiacos bid €10m plus €5m in add-ons for the player, but West Ham rejected it because it was too low. West Ham subsequently reassessed their valuation and contacted Olympiacos to see whether the deal could be revived, but Olympiacos was no longer pursuing the deal.
According to an agent who helped facilitate Álvarez’s move to Fenerbahçe last year, Olympiacos bid €10m plus €5m in add-ons for the player, but West Ham rejected it because it was too low. West Ham subsequently reassessed their valuation and contacted Olympiacos to see whether the deal could be revived, but Olympiacos was no longer pursuing the deal.
Olympiacos were linked with Edson Álvarez but did not sign him, because no club met West Ham United’s €15m valuation before the transfer window closed.
Olympiacos were linked with Edson Álvarez but did not sign him, because no club met West Ham United’s €15m valuation before the transfer window closed.
Days after his son moved to Olympiacos, Armando González’s father confirmed the club's keenness to sign Edson Álvarez. That transfer has not materialized, as Álvarez still has not found a new club.
Days after his son moved to Olympiacos, Armando González’s father confirmed the club's keenness to sign Edson Álvarez. That transfer has not materialized, as Álvarez still has not found a new club.
Edson Alvarez's proposed transfer to Olympiacos is facing a significant obstacle. Olympiacos manager Jose Luis Mendilibar is reportedly asking the club to sign a different kind of midfielder, and Olympiacos are now considering whether signing the West Ham midfielder would result in them having too many similar players in that area. According to Greek outlet Sportdog via Olympiacos Roundtable, West Ham are demanding €14m (£12m) for Alvarez, while Olympiacos have offered €8m plus bonuses. This development follows reports which claimed the 28-year-old had agreed personal terms with Olympiacos. The deal has not been completely abandoned, and Roundtable reports that a late move remains possible if they decide to proceed. West Ham want a permanent resolution.
Edson Alvarez's proposed transfer to Olympiacos is facing a significant obstacle. Olympiacos manager Jose Luis Mendilibar is reportedly asking the club to sign a different kind of midfielder, and Olympiacos are now considering whether signing the West Ham midfielder would result in them having too many similar players in that area. According to Greek outlet Sportdog via Olympiacos Roundtable, West Ham are demanding €14m (£12m) for Alvarez, while Olympiacos have offered €8m plus bonuses. This development follows reports which claimed the 28-year-old had agreed personal terms with Olympiacos. The deal has not been completely abandoned, and Roundtable reports that a late move remains possible if they decide to proceed. West Ham want a permanent resolution.
According to Sport FM, Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez has reached an agreement with Olympiacos, and the Piraeus club is now seeking to finalize terms with West Ham. In England, it is believed that the case remains active and can be successfully completed.
According to Sport FM, Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez has reached an agreement with Olympiacos, and the Piraeus club is now seeking to finalize terms with West Ham. In England, it is believed that the case remains active and can be successfully completed.
Olympiakos has submitted an official proposal to West Ham United for Edson Álvarez, concerning a loan move. Talks have taken place between the camp of Álvarez and Olympiakos and are reported to have had a positive outcome, making Olympiakos optimistic about finalizing the deal. According to Sport24, Olympiakos is attempting to intervene in the transfer of Edson Álvarez to Real Sociedad at a late stage.
Olympiakos has submitted an official proposal to West Ham United for Edson Álvarez, concerning a loan move. Talks have taken place between the camp of Álvarez and Olympiakos and are reported to have had a positive outcome, making Olympiakos optimistic about finalizing the deal. According to Sport24, Olympiakos is attempting to intervene in the transfer of Edson Álvarez to Real Sociedad at a late stage.
Olympiacos has made an official offer to West Ham for the acquisition of Edson Alvarez, consisting of a permanent transfer with a fee of around 8 million euros. According to journalist Christian Vaquero, this approach gives Olympiacos a significant advantage over Real Sociedad. West Ham prefers a direct sale rather than a loan, and the final decision now rests with Edson Alvarez.
Olympiacos has made an official offer to West Ham for the acquisition of Edson Alvarez, consisting of a permanent transfer with a fee of around 8 million euros. According to journalist Christian Vaquero, this approach gives Olympiacos a significant advantage over Real Sociedad. West Ham prefers a direct sale rather than a loan, and the final decision now rests with Edson Alvarez.
César Luis Merlo and Super Deportivo report that Olympiacos has submitted an official offer of 8 million euros to West Ham for the purchase of Edson Alvarez. According to the report, Olympiacos initially considered a loan before proposing the immediate acquisition of his rights. The report also states that Edson Alvarez is not considered central to West Ham's plans and that discussions with Olympiacos are described as positive.
César Luis Merlo and Super Deportivo report that Olympiacos has submitted an official offer of 8 million euros to West Ham for the purchase of Edson Alvarez. According to the report, Olympiacos initially considered a loan before proposing the immediate acquisition of his rights. The report also states that Edson Alvarez is not considered central to West Ham's plans and that discussions with Olympiacos are described as positive.
Sport FM has reported that Olympiacos has made significant contacts with West Ham concerning Edson Alvarez. Olympiacos is seriously considering a loan deal for the player, and reports indicate a positive stance from Alvarez. A loan is presented as the most realistic basis for discussion, as the player's contract with West Ham runs until 2028, making a permanent transfer difficult.
Sport FM has reported that Olympiacos has made significant contacts with West Ham concerning Edson Alvarez. Olympiacos is seriously considering a loan deal for the player, and reports indicate a positive stance from Alvarez. A loan is presented as the most realistic basis for discussion, as the player's contract with West Ham runs until 2028, making a permanent transfer difficult.
Olympiacos made an €8 million offer for Edson Álvarez. @Nikos_Kotsis first reported the interest.
Olympiacos made an €8 million offer for Edson Álvarez. @Nikos_Kotsis first reported the interest.
Well-informed sources in Spain state that Olympiacos is competing with Real Sociedad for Edson Alvarez. Olympiacos has been in contact with both Edson Alvarez and West Ham for the past 48 hours. West Ham is discussing both the sale and loan of the player and is asking for a very high price for a permanent transfer. Three years ago, West Ham paid 38 million euros to sign him from Ajax, and so far no interested party has offered an amount near half of that sum. West Ham, who have been relegated and will play in the Championship this season, are also offering him on loan with a high purchase option. Olympiacos is pursuing the player, and according to some information, the club may have an advantage.
Well-informed sources in Spain state that Olympiacos is competing with Real Sociedad for Edson Alvarez. Olympiacos has been in contact with both Edson Alvarez and West Ham for the past 48 hours. West Ham is discussing both the sale and loan of the player and is asking for a very high price for a permanent transfer. Three years ago, West Ham paid 38 million euros to sign him from Ajax, and so far no interested party has offered an amount near half of that sum. West Ham, who have been relegated and will play in the Championship this season, are also offering him on loan with a high purchase option. Olympiacos is pursuing the player, and according to some information, the club may have an advantage.
Olympiacos is considering Mexican international Edson Álvarez to strengthen their midfield, and an exploratory approach has been made. The 28-year-old is the captain of his national team and is under contract with West Ham until 2028. West Ham signed him from Ajax in 2023 for 38 million euros, and his current market value is €15.00m according to Transfermarkt.
Olympiacos is considering Mexican international Edson Álvarez to strengthen their midfield, and an exploratory approach has been made. The 28-year-old is the captain of his national team and is under contract with West Ham until 2028. West Ham signed him from Ajax in 2023 for 38 million euros, and his current market value is €15.00m according to Transfermarkt.
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