Armando 'Hormiga' González leaves Chivas for Olympiacos

Armando “Hormiga” González has left Chivas to join Greek club Olympiacos, marking his first move to European football. The 23-year-old forward traveled to Athens on August 20 to undergo medical exams and finalize the transfer, which sources report as $12 million with Chivas retaining 20% of his rights Source: Infobae. González becomes the 13th Chivas academy product to move to Europe under the Vergara family's ownership Source: Milenio.

The move

González said the decision was driven by sporting ambition, not money: “Para mí el dinero no es lo primordial. Para mí es lo futbolístico y este proyecto me gustó mucho” Source: Milenio. He cited Olympiacos's status as Greece's biggest club and its regular participation in European competitions as key factors Source: Excélsior. However, Olympiacos will not play in the Champions League this season, having been eliminated by NEC Nijmegen in qualifying; they will instead compete in the UEFA Europa League Source: Infobae.

Reaction and farewell

Before departing, González thanked Chivas, president Amaury Vergara, coach Gabriel Milito, and teammates, and promised to return to win a title with the club Source: Excélsior. A viral moment at the airport saw a fan ask him for 20 pesos, prompting a smiling response Source: El Heraldo de México. Former Chivas player Carlos Salcido praised the move, calling it a “trampolín” to bigger leagues Source: Excélsior.

What's next

Olympiacos begins its league season this weekend against Atromitos, and González could debut early if the transfer is completed in time Source: El Heraldo de México. Mexican fans may watch Greek league matches on platforms like Star+, ESPN, or Claro Sports, though no official broadcaster has been confirmed for the 2026-27 season Source: El Heraldo de México.