04.05.2026 18:31
It has been claimed that Edson Alvarez, who was loaned to Fenerbahçe from West Ham at the start of the season and missed 28 matches due to injuries, prioritizes his own career and the World Cup over Fenerbahçe. It was stated that the Mexican player refused to undergo surgery during the mid-season transfer window despite the club's request, thus eliminating the risk of a possible contract termination.
Edson Alvarez, who was loaned at the start of the season from West Ham with a 22 million Euro purchase option, became the target of fans and virtually an unwanted man at Fenerbahçe.
REACTION FROM FANS
The Mexican midfielder, who missed 28 matches this season due to injuries, was met with intense whistles and protests from fans when he entered the game in the 90th minute of the RAMS Başakşehir match.
THINKING NOT OF FENERBAHÇE, BUT OF THE WORLD CUP
One of the main reasons increasing reactions to Alvarez was that he made the decision to undergo surgery based on his own career priorities, not the club's. It was claimed that the player, disregarding the club's request, refused to have surgery during the mid-season transfer window, thus avoiding the risk of contract termination, and prioritized the 2026 World Cup over Fenerbahçe. It was emphasized that the Mexican player thus opted for a long treatment process and preferred to be ready for the World Cup.
SELF-DEFENSE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
The 28-year-old footballer, who responded to fan protests on the field with hand and arm gestures, defended himself on social media with the following post: ''God is good. Always. His timing is perfect, never early, never late. I missed it so much.''