Edson Álvarez is nearing a landmark move to West Ham, positioning him among the priciest Mexican footballers in history. The transfer is set to hinge on a deal that could bind him to the Premier League club through 2028, with a reported fee of 35 million euros. This figure would place him among the higher-valued signings for London’s outfit, following the footsteps of players such as Sebastian Haller, Lucas Paquetá, and Felipe Anderson.
Álvarez will depart Ajax, where he previously rose through the ranks and made 147 appearances, contributing 12 goals and 6 assists. He helped Ajax lift the Eredivisie title in two consecutive seasons, 2021 and 2022, and earned Dutch Super Cup triumphs in his initial campaign, along with the Dutch Cup victory in 2021. The move would mark a return to the English-speaking football sphere for a player who began his European chapter with a strong impact in Amsterdam.
Beyond the on-pitch implications, the transfer carries significant financial consequences for his club of origin. West Ham would gain around 20 percent of the player’s rights, with Álvarez’s move also boosting the value of Mexican players in the global market. If completed, this deal would position Álvarez as the most valuable Mexican player debuting in a Gold Cup context, valued at approximately 35 million euros according to Transfermarkt, a figure that underscores his growing market appeal.
Who are the most expensive Mexican football players in history?
The list is led by Hirving Lozano, who moved from PSV Eindhoven to Napoli during the 2017-2018 period after a standout stint that included an Olympic appearance. Napoli reportedly paid around 46.5 million euros for Lozano, a record for Mexican players at the time, until the arrival of Victor Osimhen boosted Napoli’s transfer records to around 60 million euros. The ranking also features Javier Hernández, who transferred to Manchester United from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 for a substantial figure, highlighting the strong history of Mexican talent making big moves abroad.
HIRVING LOZANO – 46.5 million euros (Napoli)
What is the best signature of this market window?
- Jude Bellingham
- Christopher Nkunku
- Dominik Szoboszlai
- Mason Mount
- Sandro Tonali
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What is the best signature of this market window?
- 65% Jude Bellingham
- 8% Christopher Nkunku
- 3% Dominik Szoboszlai
- 4% Mason Mount
- 5% Sandro Tonali
- 16% Other
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RAul Jimenez – 42.5 million euros (Wolves)
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RAul Jimenez – 24.5 million euros (Atletico Madrid)
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Nery Castillo – 22 million euros (Shakhtar Donetsk)
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Javier Hernandez – 20 million euros (West Ham)
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Edson Álvarez – 16.7 million euros (Ajax)
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Diego Lainez – 16 million euros (Betis)
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Hirving Lozano – 16 million euros (PSV Eindhoven)
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Carlos Vela – 15.5 million euros (Real Sociedad)
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Javier Hernandez – 13.5 million euros (Bayer Leverkusen)
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Notes and figures compiled from industry trackers and match reports. The selections illustrate the enduring appeal of Mexican talents across Europe and the Premier League, with Álvarez poised to add another noteworthy chapter to this evolving narrative.
Source: Goal