Transfer to Olympiacos
Armando ‘Hormiga’ González, 23, will move from Guadalajara to Olympiacos in Greece after a deal estimated at $12.5 million. The forward, who said goodbye to his teammates on Wednesday, will travel to Athens to join the Greek club, the most decorated in its country, within the next few hours.
Context and figures
González’s transfer becomes the third highest sale in Chivas history, only behind Rodolfo Pizarro ($14.5 M to Monterrey) and Orbelín Pineda ($13 M to Cruz Azul). With this move, González’s exit also surpasses Jesús Orozco Chiquete ($11 M to Cruz Azul), Alan Pulido ($9 M to Sporting Kansas City) and Javier Hernández ($7.5 M to Manchester United).
González, seen as one of Mexico’s top prospects for the 2030 World Cup, was the top scorer of Apertura 2025 and was part of Mexico’s squad at the last World Cup, though he had limited playing time under Javier Aguirre.
Impact on Chivas
With González’s departure, Chivas loses one of its most promising talents. The sale opens the door for the club to recover significant resources, which could be used to strengthen the squad or invest in the youth academy. The deal also reinforces Chivas’ reputation as a talent factory that attracts European clubs.
The transfer announcement comes at a time when the club is assessing new development and commercialization strategies, aiming to balance competitiveness in Liga MX with revenue generation through player sales.
The forward will join Olympiacos in the coming hours, where he is expected to establish himself in the Greek Super League and attract the attention of clubs in higher‑level leagues.
