Levante UD have completed the sale of forward Carlos Álvarez to Mexico's Club América. The deal, confirmed by Cadena SER, was finalized after overnight negotiations and brings the Spanish club a fee of around 6 million euros fixed, with additional bonuses.
What are the transfer details?
Carlos Álvarez signs a three-season contract with the Mexican giants, tying him to the club until June 30, 2029. The agreement comes with the player having just four months remaining on his Levante contract, allowing the Valencian club to secure a fee and avoid losing him on a free transfer. Levante also retain 30% of the economic rights to a future sale, a share they will split with Sevilla FC, his former club. The forward joined Levante in the summer of 2023 from Sevilla Atlético at no initial cost, and a 500,000 euro bonus for promotion to the top flight had already triggered a clause in favor of Sevilla.
How does this sale impact Levante?
Álvarez's departure comes with Levante sitting ninth in the La Liga table, on 4 points from three matches. The team, who have scored 5 goals and conceded 5, are 5 points behind leaders Barcelona. The income from this operation, including the add-ons, provides significant financial breathing room for the club. This capital could be key for strengthening the squad in future windows or for balancing the books. The sporting direction, led by Felipe Miñambres, has once again demonstrated its skill in maximizing asset value in the market.
What is the team's current context?
Levante face their next league fixture on September 6th, an away trip to bottom-placed Malaga. This match, which you can check on our fixtures page, represents an opportunity to pick up points before the international break. The team needs to find more consistency after a mixed start to the season (win, draw, loss). The squad, which you can review on our squad page, will have to adapt to the loss of a player who, while not an automatic starter, provided attacking depth. The current standings, available on our standings page, show a mid-table team aiming to consolidate their top-flight status.
Why did Club América renew their interest?
According to Cadena SER's report, Club América's interest in Carlos Álvarez was renewed after his standout performance in a match against Real Betis. The Mexican powerhouse, one of the continent's biggest clubs, was seeking a reinforcement for their attack and identified the young Spaniard as the right profile. Negotiations stretched through Monday night due to the time difference with Mexico, but a satisfactory agreement was finally reached for all parties. José Manuel Alemán, a sports editor at Radio Valencia, was among the first to report the news. The move represents a major step in Álvarez's career, as the 24-year-old takes on the challenge of succeeding in Liga MX.
The forward will travel to Mexico City in the coming hours to undergo medical tests and sign his new three-year contract.
