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Fenerbahçe Presents Edson Álvarez on Season-Long Loan From West Ham

The Mexico international chose Istanbul to play under José Mourinho after slipping from Graham Potter’s plans.

El "Machín" ya está listo para jugar en Turquía.
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El mexicano Edson Álvarez ya firmó con el Fenerbahce y utilizará el número 11 en la espalda. (Fotos: @fenerbahce)
La afición del West Ham lamenta en redes sociales que el club haya cedido al mexicano Edson Álvarez al Fenerbahce. (Foto: Especial GH)

Overview

  • West Ham confirmed Álvarez has joined Fenerbahçe on loan for the 2025/26 season with an option to make the move permanent next summer.
  • Fenerbahçe unveiled the midfielder in Istanbul after he passed medicals, announcing he will wear the number 11 shirt.
  • Multiple reports indicate he was not registered in time for the Champions League playoff second leg against Benfica.
  • Fabrizio Romano reports Mourinho personally pushed for the deal, and Sky’s Florian Plettenberg cites a €22 million buy option, which has not been disclosed by the clubs.
  • The switch follows reduced prospects under Potter at West Ham, and the club’s announcement drew visible frustration from segments of the Hammers’ fan base.