Edson Alvarez was overjoyed when the summer transfer window brought him to West Ham.
Mexico international has already made an impression under David Moyes.
E dson Alvarez is overjoyed that an eventful summer transfer window led him to West Ham.
In mid-August, the Mexican international became the Irons’ first acquisition of the summer window, joining from Ajax in a £32 million transfer as David Moyes began life without Declan Rice.
It turned out to be the 25-year-old’s final few months in the Dutch city, four years after relocating there from Club America.
Chelsea sought to sign the midfielder in January but had a late £43 million bid rejected, while Borussia Dortmund was also interested.
Chelsea sought to sign the midfielder in January but had a late £43 million bid rejected, while Borussia Dortmund was also interested.
Alvarez, on the other hand, has made a good start at West Ham. Excellent against Luton Town before the international break, the Mexican already appears to be a significant player under a boss who is not known for throwing new arrivals in at the deep end.
Concerning Dortmund’s interest, Alvarez told the Mexican National Team’s YouTube channel: “There was a little bit on the Dortmund side that was a fairly specific option, and, in the end, it couldn’t be, but well, there was a lot of rapprochements on their part, including visits to Amsterdam to meet my family.”
“I’ve always believed that everything happens for a purpose and that everything is great and good. Now I am more than satisfied with the decision I made to join West Ham, a team that has taught me a lot in just one month.
“When you reach the best league in the world, the truth is that it is something inexplicable.”
