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West Ham “complete” Andrés Cifuentes signing: later corrected: deal collapsed

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Corrected3 independent source roots · 3 total claims on file

Chronological Trajectory Map

1
First Reported· Mara Oduya (Terrace Wire)
16d ago (17 Oct)

"Correction of record: West Ham's move for Andrés Cifuentes has collapsed: a medical issue ended the deal. The player remains at Lyon."

State: Developing
2
Contradiction / Dispute· Transfer Window Daily
16d ago (17 Oct)

"Cifuentes passed his West Ham medical on Monday. Announcement expected Friday."

State: Disputed
3
Corroboration #2· Dara Keane (Terrace Wire)
16d ago (17 Oct)

"West Ham have completed the signing of Andrés Cifuentes on a four-year deal."

State: Well corroborated
4
Official Resolution
16d ago (17 Oct)

"Corrected two days after first report: the medical flagged an issue and the move collapsed. The player remains at Lyon."

State: Corrected Outcome Verified