{"id":371508,"date":"2025-08-25T05:03:12","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T05:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/371508\/"},"modified":"2025-08-25T05:03:12","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T05:03:12","slug":"edson-alvarez-sends-heartfelt-message-to-west-ham-and-gives-one-very-special-mention","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/371508\/","title":{"rendered":"Edson Alvarez sends heartfelt message to West Ham and gives one very special mention"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Classy Edson Alvarez has reached out to West Ham with a heartfelt message after being shipped out to Fenerbahce and there was one very special mention.<\/strong><\/p>\n

There is no denying Edson Alvarez<\/a> failed to live up to his early performances at West Ham<\/a> over the last 18 months.<\/p>\n

It was always going to be a tough ask for Alvarez to replace generational talent Declan Rice in any way, shape or form in West Ham\u2019s midfield.<\/p>\n

But the Mexican made a good fist of it at first when arriving from Ajax for \u00a334m.<\/p>\n

Alvarez\u2019s big problem was his lack of power, pace, athleticism and stamina and it started to show in the second half of his first season.<\/p>\n

Alvarez failed to build on early West Ham promise<\/p>\n

David Moyes publicly criticised Alvarez as his time at West Ham started to wind down, calling for the midfielder to improve his stamina and discipline.<\/p>\n

Alvarez fell out of the starting XI towards the end of Moyes\u2019 tenure.<\/p>\n

He failed to impress Julen Lopetegui too, with claims the pair did not see eye-to-eye backed up by the fact they blanked one another when Alvarez was sent off twice in as many weeks last season.<\/p>\n

Alvarez was also seen venting his anger at Lopetegui when being subbed in a Carabao Cup game against Bournemouth.<\/p>\n

At one point it was claimed Alvarez was one of five Hammers stars who went to the owners via Tim Steidten threatening to leave unless Lopetegui was sacked.<\/p>\n

\"WestPhoto by Rob Newell \u2013 CameraSport via Getty Images<\/p>\n

When the axe fell on the Spaniard, Graham Potter<\/a> came in and it looked like he would be a key player for the new Hammers boss.<\/p>\n

Potter could be seen conversing with Alvarez on the touchline several times each game early on.<\/p>\n

But the pair reportedly had a big falling out ahead of a game against Southampton towards the end of last season and he was not in the squad for three games.<\/p>\n

Alvarez sent a post on social media after the Hammers drew 1-1 with the Saints which appeared to be a dig at Potter.<\/p>\n

Alvarez sends heartfelt message to West Ham after Turkey move<\/p>\n

Alvarez sent another cryptic West Ham post on social media<\/a>\u00a0immediately after he was an unused sub for the defeat to Sunderland, suggesting God has a better plan for him.<\/p>\n

That plan, it seems, was to join Jose Mourinho at Fenerbahce.<\/p>\n

Given West Ham\u2019s lack of quality in midfield, Hammers fans have been left baffled that the club sanctioned Alvarez\u2019s departure.<\/p>\n

Especially with James Ward-Prowse starting every game in midfield.<\/p>\n

And particularly after the 5-1 defeat to Chelsea compounded fears West Ham could be relegated.<\/p>\n

Now Alvarez has sent a heartfelt message to West Ham and gives one very special mention.<\/p>\n

\"EdsonPhoto by Catherine Ivill \u2013 AMA\/Getty ImagesClassy Alvarez gives special mention to Hammers fans<\/p>\n

The Mexican has taken to social media to break his silence on the Hammers since his exit.<\/p>\n

This time it was not so cryptic either.<\/p>\n

In an Instagram Stories post<\/a>, Alvarez shared a picture of himself in a West Ham shirt doing the crossed Hammers salute.<\/p>\n

It was accompanied by a classy message to the club and singled Hammers fans out for praise.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to wish West Ham the best of luck this season,\u201d Alvarez said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo the fans, thank you for your incredible support and passion,\u201d he added with Hammers and bubbles emojis.<\/p>\n

West Ham were left frustrated by the fact they did not receive any offers from clubs to buy Alvarez in a permanent deal.<\/p>\n

His loan with Fener does include a \u00a317.5m option to buy \u2013 but that is described as an unlikely end scenario.<\/p>\n

Ajax are hoping to bring Alvarez back to Amsterdam next summer when they hope to have their finances in order.<\/p>\n

The message from Alvarez is a touch of class from the player.<\/p>\n

Especially as Hammers News understands things got a little heated between him and the club before he left.<\/p>\n

Desperate to offload his wages and pick up a modest loan fee, West Ham were not happy after Alvarez stalled over the Fener move after they laid on a private jet for him and his entourage.<\/p>\n

But in the end Alvarez went ahead with the move to Turkey.<\/p>\n