Goal.com Indonesia
·Jul 2026
Edson Álvarez must accept a significant salary cut for a loan move to materialize
West Ham United has agreed to loan Edson Álvarez to FC Köln, but the transfer depends on the midfielder accepting a significant salary reduction due to the German club's financial limitations. Álvarez, under contract until 2028, no longer features in West Ham’s plans and seeks to avoid playing in the Championship. While West Ham prefers a permanent transfer, they are open to a loan. The player is reportedly interested in moving to the Bundesliga, though he also has offers from Turkey. His decision remains pending, with salary demands being the key obstacle.