Overview

• Fenerbahçe secured Álvarez from West Ham on a season-long loan with a reported €22 million option to buy.
• José Mourinho confirmed Álvarez will not be available for the Champions League playoff against Benfica due to his late arrival and registration.
• Local reports indicate his Fenerbahçe debut is most likely in the Süper Lig on August 31 against Gençlerbirliği.
• In his first club interview, Álvarez said he wants to win titles in Istanbul and noted former teammate Dušan Tadić’s positive input influenced his decision.
• British tabloid The Sun has linked Mourinho to Nottingham Forest; the report is unconfirmed and raises questions about future stability at Fenerbahçe.