Edson Álvarez to Leave West Ham as Club Seeks Transfer Deal

Edson Álvarez will not be part of Nuno Espírito Santo’s plans for the 2026-27 season at West Ham United, according to reports from the club’s official media outlets and fan sites like ‘Westhamzone.’ The Mexican international, whose contract expires in June 2028, is expected to leave the club as its management seeks a transfer deal. “Cada vez parece más probable que Edson Álvarez abandone el West Ham United en un futuro próximo,” stated the site, which noted that his representatives are preparing his exit for the next transfer window.

The midfielder, who captained Mexico’s national team, is valued at 12 million euros. Potential destinations include European clubs such as Olympiacos (Greece), Ajax (Netherlands), Valencia (Spain), Real Sociedad, Eintracht Frankfurt, and Benfica. Mexican teams América and Rayados de Monterrey have also shown interest, though Álvarez reportedly prioritizes staying in Europe. “El ‘Machín’ está tasado en una cifra de 12 millones de euros, también ha sido vinculado con la Real Sociedad, FC Colonia, Eintracht Frankfurt y Benfica,” the report said.

West Ham Confirms Álvarez’s Exclusion from 2026-27 Plans

West Ham’s decision to exclude Álvarez from its 2026-27 squad was confirmed by multiple sources within the club. Despite his presence in the official team photo, internal discussions indicate he will not feature in the upcoming season. The club is exploring options to secure a transfer fee, with the player’s agent actively negotiating potential moves. “Sus representantes están preparando su salida para el próximo mercado de fichajes, y todo parece indicar que su etapa como jugador del West Ham pronto llegará a su fin,” the report stated.

Potential European and Mexican Clubs Target Álvarez

Álvarez’s move to Europe remains a priority, with clubs across the continent expressing interest. Valencia’s potential interest is linked to the arrival of Mexican coach Javier Aguirre, who previously worked with the midfielder at the national team level. Meanwhile, Liga MX clubs América and Monterrey have publicly signaled their desire to reacquire the player. “No se puede descartar un regreso a la Liga MX, aunque su prioridad es el Viejo Continente,” the article noted.