Iron Hints at Staying Despite Rumours

Edson Alvarez, a key player for West Ham United last season, has sparked speculation about his future with a recent social media post.

West Ham’s struggles in the second half of the season were mirrored in Alvarez’s experience. He was dropped after a number of poor performances and missed crucial matches due to suspension.

Despite the challenges, Alvarez established himself as a vital cog in the West Ham machine. Previously, he revealed he nearly joined Chelsea or Borussia Dortmund before choosing West Ham.

Alvarez’s past comments about being “always open” to a move, particularly to Bayern Munich, and West Ham’s failure to qualify for Europe, a concern for him, fueled rumours of a potential departure.

However, a new social media post by Alvarez has fans cautiously optimistic. He shared a video of his best moments with West Ham and Mexico, captioned “hungry for more?” This could be interpreted as a desire to stay and contribute more.

This post is a stark contrast to the behavior of a player actively seeking a transfer. Additionally, Alvarez previously hinted at staying in an interview with West Ham’s official website, calling his first season in England a positive experience.

Alvarez’s suspension during the Europa League match against Bayer Leverkusen highlighted his importance. Leverkusen’s manager even suggested West Ham should build their team around him.

West Ham fans will be hoping that new manager Julen Lopetegui and Director of Football Tim Steidten value Alvarez as highly as Leverkusen’s manager and convince him to stay. The social media post suggests a willingness from Alvarez, but only time will tell if he remains a key player for West Ham.