The 2025 January transfer window has officially closed, unveiling the ten biggest signings of the period.
While Spain saw limited high-profile moves, England dominated the market with significant spending, alongside notable transactions across Europe and the Middle East.
With record-breaking spending across leagues, Manchester City and Saudi clubs emerged as the biggest spenders in the 2025 January transfer window, while PSG and AC Milan made strategic mid-season reinforcements.
Manchester City led the way, taking their January spending past £185 million (€221 million) with the signings of Nico González, Omar Marmoush, Abdukodir Khusanov, Vitor Reis, and Juma Bah as Pep Guardiola sought to reverse his side’s poor form.
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Here are the top 10 most expensive signings in the 2025 January transfer window with over €524 million in valuation, according to data from Football Transfers:
Jhon Durán – €77 million (Aston Villa – Al-Nassr)
The Colombian forward was a key super sub for Aston Villa, but despite their initial reluctance to sell, a massive offer from Cristiano Ronaldo’s club proved irresistible.
Omar Marmoush – €75 million (Eintracht Frankfurt – Man City)
The Egyptian international impressed with 20 goals and 14 assists in 26 appearances, prompting Man City to make him their fourth-most expensive signing ever.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – €70 million (Napoli – PSG)
The Georgian winger, a standout performer in Serie A since 2022, finally secured his move to PSG after pushing for a transfer following a failed summer switch.
Nico González – €60 million (Porto – Manchester City)
With Rodri sidelined due to an ACL injury, Man City turned to Nico González, taking their total January spending beyond €200 million.
Xavi Simons – €50 million (PSG – RB Leipzig)
RB Leipzig surprised many by making Simons’ loan permanent, securing the young talent for a club-record fee, which could rise to €80 million.
Galeno – €50 million (Porto – Al-Ahli)
The Saudi Pro League continued its spending spree, with Al-Ahli securing the Brazilian winger from Porto.
Abdukodir Khusanov – €40 million (RC Lens – Man City)
The Uzbek defender, signed by Lens for just €400K in 2023, made a huge leap to Man City after an impressive run in Ligue 1.
Vitor Reis – €37 million (Palmeiras – Man City)
The highly-rated Brazilian centre-back chose Man City over Chelsea and Real Madrid, further strengthening Guardiola’s defence.
Luiz Henrique – €33 million (Botafogo – Zenit St. Petersburg)
The 24-year-old winger became Zenit’s fourth-biggest signing in history, making the switch from Brazilian club Botafogo.
Santiago Gimenez – €32 million (Feyenoord – c)
The Mexican striker, after two-and-a-half prolific years in the Eredivisie, made the leap to Serie A with a move to AC Milan.
With Manchester City and the Saudi Pro League leading the spending, and PSG making a key mid-season reinforcement.
The January transfer window once again showcased the financial muscle of Europe’s elite clubs.
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