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West Ham eye £22m move for Juventus winger Nico González despite injury concerns

Adem Ozcan Last updated: Jul 6, 2025, 6:43 pm
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Nico González West Ham transfer news is building as the Hammers consider a £22m move for the Juventus winger — but his muscular injury history has raised concerns behind the scenes.

The Argentine international is available for a cut-price fee this summer, according to Calciomercato, and West Ham see him as a high-upside attacking addition. With Juventus looking to offload fringe players, González could be snapped up for around £22 million — well below market value for a 26-year-old with Champions League experience.

Hammers Considering Injury Risks

Dr. Rajpal Brar, a sports injury expert, has highlighted González’s recurring muscle problems as something West Ham’s medical staff will need to factor in before greenlighting a move.

“Gonzalez’s muscular injury history suggests a red flag. West Ham must assess his long-term reliability before committing,” said Dr Brar. — Dr Rajpal Brar

Despite the injury history, González still featured in 26 Serie A games last season, scoring three goals and registering two assists.

Nico González Career Stats (All Competitions)

Club Appearances Goals Assists
Fiorentina 125 38 19
Stuttgart 79 23 10
Juventus 38 5 4

Analyst Verdict

González has top-tier technical quality and Champions League pedigree — but West Ham’s interest is only logical if they believe they can manage his fitness consistently across a 50+ game season.

What’s Next?

West Ham are expected to make an initial approach in the coming days. Juventus want to offload quickly, and if fitness data checks out, a formal bid could follow before pre-season begins.


Is £22m for Nico González a steal — or a fitness risk not worth taking?

1 Comment (last comment by Adem)

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Adem Ozcan

By Adem 6 Jul 2025 18:44

Is Juventus selling their whole club or what?

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