Edson Álvarez ‘set to join’ Real Sociedad on loan as Köln miss out

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·19 August 2026

Edson Álvarez looks set to leave West Ham for Real Sociedad on loan for the upcoming season, with 1. FC Köln likely to miss out.

Marca reports that the Mexico international is close to joining Real Sociedad on a temporary deal.

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The Billy Goats were heavily linked with Álvarez earlier this summer, but a move is likely to have proven too expensive for the Bundesliga club.

Köln are still looking to add a defensive midfielder and a right winger before the transfer window closes.

The potential departure of El Mala to RB Leipzig for up to €60 million could provide Köln with the funds to strengthen those positions.

Source: BuLi News

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