Edson Álvarez and Ajax, how did it go in Amsterdam?
The "Machín" has been linked to Ajax Amsterdam. More than three years have passed since he left the Dutch team. Álvarez shone in the Eredivisie
Edson Álvarez is one of the Mexican footballers who has managed to establish himself in Europe. It is not easy to maintain, but “Machín” has already been in European football for more than seven years. Although he is not going through his best moment, Álvarez's possible return to Ajax Amsterdam, a club where he shone, is on the table.
In August 2023, Edson Álvarez left Ajax Amsterdam to try his luck with West Ham United in the Premier League. However, the Mexican midfielder was loaned by the English team to Fenerbahce in August 2025.
“Machín” has not managed to maintain a good competitive pace in its last years. This has put him back on the radar of Ajax Amsterdam according to information from Voetbal International. In a few weeks Álvarez will have to return to West Ham, but his future would be in the Netherlands.
Edson Álvarez has a contract with West Ham United until June 2028. The value of “Machín” is still around $20 million dollars. Everything will depend on the agreement that the Dutch team manages to establish.
The “Machín” at Ajax
Edson Álvarez took his first steps in Europe with the Ajax Amsterdam shirt. The Mexican midfielder arrived in Dutch football in July 2019 from Águilas del América. The mark of the “Machín” is indelible.
The midfielder born in Tlalnepantla managed to play 147 games with Ajax. In fact, the Amsterdam team is the club for which Álvarez has played the most games in his career.
Edson Álvarez played just over 10,800 minutes on the field with the Netherlands team shirt. The Mexican midfielder scored 13 goals, provided 6 assists and gave order and stability to the club's midfield. Álvarez became accustomed to playing in high-level tournaments such as the UEFA Champions League and other continental tournaments.
The Mexican national team player won 4 titles with the Ajax shirt. The “Machín” lifted 2 consecutive Eredivisie (2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons), 1 Dutch Cup / KNVB Beker (2020-21) and 1 Dutch Super Cup / Johan Cruyff Shield (2019).
As a curious fact, since Edson Álvarez left the club, Ajax has not been able to win another title. In fact, in the Eredivisie, the Ámasterdam team has achieved two fifth places and a second place after the departure of “Machín”.