Edson Álvarez looks to leave West Ham as Real Sociedad, Ajax vie
West Ham United, freshly relegated to the English Championship, are preparing to sell Mexican midfielder Edson Álvarez. The 28‑year‑old captain, whose contract runs until 2028 and commands around £100,000 a week, has attracted interest from two European giants. Spanish side Real Sociedad have opened talks and offered €7.5 million for 50 % of his economic rights, with the possibility of increasing their share through bonuses. Ajax Amsterdam have also expressed a desire to bring Álvarez back, but negotiations are described as “complicated” and are hampered by West Ham still owing Ajax roughly €14 million from the original €38 million transfer fee paid in 2023. The midfielder spent the previous season on loan at Turkish club Fenerbahçe, making 18 appearances, and has earned more than 100 caps for Mexico. Other clubs, such as Germany’s 1. FC Köln, have shown interest, but the primary battle remains between Real Sociedad and Ajax.
Entities: Ajax · Ajax Amsterdam · Edson Álvarez · Real Sociedad · West Ham United
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- [● 5 SOURCES] West Ham United were relegated to the English Championship. (multiple sources)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Álvarez played on loan at Turkish club Fenerbahçe last season, making 18 appearances. (multiple sources)
- [● 2 SOURCES] German club 1. FC Köln have shown interest in Álvarez. (multiple sources)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Álvarez has earned more than 100 caps for the Mexico national team. (multiple sources)
- [● 4 SOURCES] West Ham United still owe Ajax approximately €14 million from the original €38 million transfer fee for Álvarez. (multiple sources)
- [● 4 SOURCES] Real Sociedad have offered €7.5 million for 50 % of Álvarez's economic rights. (multiple sources)
- [● 6 SOURCES] Ajax Amsterdam are interested in signing Álvarez, but negotiations are described as complicated. (multiple sources)
- [● 5 SOURCES] Edson Álvarez has a contract with West Ham United until 2028 and earns about £100,000 per week. (multiple sources)