Olympiacos signs Mexican striker Armando González from Chivas for 8.5 million euros
Greek club Olympiacos completed the transfer of 23-year-old Mexican forward Armando González from Chivas Guadalajara on a five-year contract worth 8.5 million euros plus add-ons.
Terms of the transfer
Olympiacos finalized the acquisition of Mexican center forward Armando González from Chivas Guadalajara on Saturday, 22 August 2026. The Greek club agreed to pay a base fee of 8.5 million euros alongside 2 million euros in performance add-ons to secure 80 percent of the player's economic rights. Chivas retained a 20 percent sell-on clause for future moves. The transaction, completed under club owner Evangelos Marinakis, secures the 23-year-old on a five-year contract structured as four guaranteed seasons with a one-year extension option. González traveled from Guadalajara through Dallas and Istanbul, arriving in Athens on Friday, 21 August.
- González departs Guadalajara on a flight route via Dallas and Istanbul
- González arrives at Athens International Airport accompanied by Mexican media
- Olympiacos officially announces the signing of González on a five-year contract
Chivas development and international career
Born in Celaya on 20 April 2003, González came through the youth academy at Chivas Guadalajara after joining the club at age 15. Known by the nickname "Hormiga", the striker made his senior debut in January 2024 and scored 24 goals combined across the Apertura 2025 and Clausura 2026 campaigns. His domestic form earned him eight caps and one goal for the Mexico national team under head coach Javier Aguirre. González featured in Mexico's opening match against South Africa at the 2026 World Cup, becoming the first Mexican player from that tournament roster to sign with an overseas club.
- Fixed transfer fee
- 8.5 €M
- Potential add-on bonuses
- 2 €M
Media attention and arrival in Athens
The move drew substantial coverage in Mexico, with correspondents from Network Televisa Univision and ESPN traveling directly to Athens to document his arrival and medical procedures. Gustavo Ramírez, reporting for Televisa Univision, spoke in Piraeus regarding the significance of the transfer for Mexican football after the World Cup.
The fact that we are here in Athens, in Piraeus, for the transfer of Armando González, our own La Hormiga, to Olympiacos shows the importance of the transfer.
Speaking at Karaiskakis Stadium, González noted that his decision prioritized athletic progression over financial considerations, referencing Olympiacos's 48 league championships and European trophy.
From childhood I had a dream, to play football. This dream was born in Mexico and now brings me further than I imagined. It was written. My destiny is Olympiacos.
Tactical fit under José Luis Mendilibar
González begins training immediately at the Rentis sports center under Spanish manager José Luis Mendilibar. The striker arrived in Greece with full match fitness from recent domestic appearances in Mexico, removing the need for an extended conditioning period. Mendilibar gains an active penalty-box finisher known for one-touch finishing and offensive movement. Club staff indicated that González is expected to be available for selection in the upcoming away fixture against Asteras Tripolis.
