Edson Alvarez removed that statement from his profile following the reaction from the fans.

Edson Alvarez removed that statement from his profile following the reaction from the fans.

24.08.2025 01:37

Fenerbahçe has signed Mexican footballer Edson Alvarez on loan. Following Alvarez's transfer, the Yellow-Navy fans reacted to the "Lion" emoji in the player's social media profile. After these reactions, Edson Alvarez removed that emoji and replaced it with a "Ninja" emoji.

Fenerbahçe announced that they have signed Mexican footballer Edson Alvarez on loan until the end of the season with an option to buy.

LOANED FOR 1 YEAR

In a statement from the yellow-navy blue club, it was stated, "Our club has reached an agreement with England's West Ham United for the loan transfer of Mexican national player Edson Alvarez until the end of the 2025–2026 season with an option to buy. The successful 28-year-old midfielder has signed a contract binding him to the yellow-navy blue colors. We say 'Welcome to our family' to Edson Alvarez; we wish many victories and championships with our Fenerbahçe."

REACTION TO THE 'LION' EMOJI IN HIS PROFILE

Fenerbahçe fans reacted strongly to the 'Lion' emoji in Edson Alvarez's social media account after his transfer, sending numerous messages asking him to remove it.

Edson Alvarez removed that expression from his profile after the reaction from the fans

REPLACED 'LION' WITH 'NINJA' EMOJI

In response to these reactions, it was observed that the Mexican player removed the emoji and added a 'Ninja' emoji instead.

Edson Alvarez removed that expression from his profile after the reaction from the fans

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