Ajax has confirmed that Edson Álvarez will not be returning to the club this summer, according to Voetbal International. The Mexican midfielder was linked with a potential transfer back to Ajax, but the club's management has deemed him 'no option'. This decision comes as the club has already expressed interest in signing Lutsharel Geertruida, who can operate as a right-back, centre-back, and number six. Ajax sees Geertruida as a multi-talented player who can fill various positions, although the club is specifically looking for a specialist to fill the number six position.
Edson Álvarez played 147 official matches for Ajax during his time at the club from 2019 to 2023, and became a fan favourite among the Ajax faithful. Ajax received 38 million euros from West Ham United for his services in 2023. The chance of Álvarez returning to Ajax was never considered high, according to the Algemeen Dagblad.