Mexican forward Armando González has joined Greek club Olympiacos after an agreement with Chivas, with the transfer reportedly valued at $12 million.
The move marks a significant leap for the player known as Hormiga
, who leaves the Verde Valle facilities amid a flurry of transfer rumors. While the clubs have yet to officially confirm the deal, reporting indicates a $12 million transfer fee, with Chivas retaining 20% of the player’s rights for any future sale.
The Hierarchy: Ayoub El Kaabi and Mehdi Taremi
González enters a squad where the starting spots are far from guaranteed. Under the direction of Spanish manager José Luis Mendilibar, Olympiacos boasts a frontline with deep European experience and high scoring pedigree. The most immediate obstacle for the Mexican forward is Ayoub El Kaabi.
The 33-year-old Moroccan is the current scoring champion of the Greek Superliga with 18 goals.
Depth Chart: Yaremchuk, Silva, and Clayton
Beyond the primary scorers, González faces a variety of tactical competitors. In the previous campaign, Yaremchuk managed five goals in 14 appearances.
- Clayton: A 27-year-old Brazilian entering his second year with the team.
At 23, González is the youngest of the group. This age gap suggests the club may view him as a long-term investment—a forward for the coming years—provided he can consolidate his position in the lineup.
Strategic Stakes for the Mexican Forward
When you are a player, you want to be in the best leagues and this is an important step for my career, that is how I saw it and I wanted to take it. Armando González
Immediate Schedule and Integration
González’s ability to break into the starting eleven will be tested immediately as the Greek Superliga season progresses.
| Matchday | Opponent | Date |
|---|---|---|
| J1 | Atromitos | Saturday, August 22 |
| J2 | Asteras | Saturday, August 29 |
| J3 | Volos | Saturday, September 5 |
The challenge is steep. González is not just fighting for minutes against peers like Clayton or Silva, but against a proven goal-machine in El Kaabi. If González can displace the veterans, he fulfills the role of the forward of the future that his age suggests. If not, he risks becoming another depth piece in a squad that already has five registered forwards.
