West Ham United announced this Thursday the signing of the Mexican Edson Alvarez. Machin signed a permanent contract until June 2028 for an undisclosed fee after the club fought off strong competition from other major European teams and brought him to the London stadium.
Alvarez moves to English football from Dutch, with ajaxwhere he won two Eredivisie titles, and less than a month after winning his second Gold Cup with Mexico.
Alvarez, said after signing it.
This is a very sentimental time in my career. Joining a club like West Ham is a dream come true for me and my family.
“I am very happy and very proud to be here,” said Alvarez, who is fluent in English after learning the language during his four-year stay in Amsterdam. “Being here in London and seeing the London Stadium is incredible. I can’t wait to play here in front of the West Ham fans.
Later he added.
The Premier League is a special league, the best league in the world and I think my style will adapt. Now I have a responsibility to the club, to the West Ham family, and I will give absolutely everything for a shirt.
Technician David Moyes he looks forward to working with a player who finished first in passing distance and second in pass attempts in the Eredivisie last season.
“We are very excited to add Edson to our team,” he said, adding.
We have been particularly interested in strengthening midfield this summer and Edson will complement the other options we have in that department. He is a seasoned international player who has achieved great success both at the club and in the country so far during his career.
“We are delighted to welcome him to West Ham and see him play his part in English and European competition for the club.”
Alvarez will wear the number 19 jersey.
Edson has a message for you Hammers fans 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/f9xMLL9C8j
— West Ham United (@WestHam) August 10, 2023
(Information from www.whufc.com)
Source: Aristegui Noticias
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