Mexican players face limited transfer options after European window closes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 12:17 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026

The summer transfer window has closed across Europe’s top leagues, leaving several Mexican players without the expected moves. Erik Lira saw a potential transfer to AS Monaco stall because the club could not free up a non-EU roster spot. Edson Álvarez remains out of plans at West Ham following his return from a loan at Fenerbahçe, with both Olympiakos and Real Sociedad moving on to other signings. Obed Vargas remains linked to Atlético de Madrid, where officials continue to manage roster space. While major leagues have shut their windows, opportunities persist in other European markets. Players still have potential avenues for transfers in leagues including Belgium, Portugal, the Netherlands, Turkey, Russia, and Greece.
- •Erik Lira failed to join AS Monaco due to roster restrictions.
- •Edson Álvarez remains at West Ham after other clubs filled non-EU spots.
- •Atlético de Madrid is still assessing a potential move for Obed Vargas.
- •Transfer windows remain open in markets like Belgium, Portugal, and the Netherlands.
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Bleak outlook for Mexicans as Europe’s transfer window shuts
"The transfer window closed in Europe’s top leagues, and the outlook is not the best for the Mexican players who were seeking moves to other clubs in the Old Continent or hoping to make the jump ther...
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