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Armando "Hormiga" González continues to stand out in Europe. The former Chivas player has only been at Olympiacos for a few weeks and has already become the player with the highest market value in the Greek league.
According to data from the CIES Football Observatory, the Mexican forward currently has a market value of 24.4 million euros, a figure that places him as the most highly valued footballer in the Greek league.
His transfer from Chivas to Olympiacos was completed for 12 million dollars for 90 percent of his registration rights.
The transaction made him the second most expensive forward in the history of the Greek team, only behind the Brazilian Diogo, whose transfer reached nearly 13 million dollars.
What are the numbers for "Hormiga" González with Olympiacos?
The 23-year-old footballer has played eight matches with Olympiacos, starting in five of them.
Additionally, he has scored four goals (three in the Cup and one in the Europa League) and has tallied two assists.
How social media reacted to "Hormiga" González's value
On social media, fans of "Hormiga" González celebrated the news, and some came to his defense against criticism. Others suggested that the player wearing number 34 could be transferred to another European team after increasing his market value.
One user noted that "half a season in Greece was enough for 'Hormiga' González to become the best player in the league... A golden era is coming for the Mexican National Team."
Another user stated that "he gets hate, but other fans wish their number 9 was playing where he is and with those results."
Meanwhile, another internet user remarked that "it sounds like he won't last long in Greece."
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