The football transfer market of 2025 was nothing short of sensational, with an array of high-profile moves that shook the sporting world. Here are the top ten transfers that made headlines and set new benchmarks in football history.
Firstly, the most expensive transfer in 2025 was undoubtedly Neymar’s move from Paris Saint-Germain to Real Madrid for a staggering €220 million. The Brazilian forward returned to Spain after a successful stint in France, ready to add more silverware to his illustrious career.
Second on our list is Manchester United’s acquisition of Erling Haaland from Borussia Dortmund for €150 million. The Norwegian striker had been heavily linked with several top clubs around Europe but ultimately chose Old Trafford as his next destination.
Thirdly, Kylian Mbappe’s much-anticipated move from PSG to Liverpool for €140 million caught everyone by surprise. The Frenchman continued his meteoric rise at Anfield under Jurgen Klopp’s tutelage.
Next up is Phil Foden’s switch from Manchester City to Barcelona for €130 million. His departure marked a significant loss for City but provided Barca with much-needed creative flair in midfield.
Fifth on our list is Jadon Sancho moving from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea for €120 million. The English winger finally returned home after plying his trade successfully in Germany and quickly became an integral part of Chelsea’s attacking force.
Sixth is Matthijs de Ligt’s transfer from Juventus to Bayern Munich for €110 million. The Dutch defender added solidity and leadership qualities at the backline of the Bavarians’ defense line-up.
Seventh on this list is Joao Felix who moved from Atletico Madrid to Manchester City for a hefty fee of €105 million. His arrival brought an extra dimension into Pep Guardiola’s star-studded squad giving them another lethal weapon upfront.
In eighth place we have Ansu Fati making a switch from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain for €100 million. The young Spaniard filled the void left by Mbappe and Neymar at PSG, proving his worth with a series of stunning performances.
Ninth on our list is Alphonso Davies’ move from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid for €90 million. The Canadian full-back added much-needed pace and versatility to Madrid’s defense line-up.
Lastly, rounding up the top ten transfers of 2025 was Marcus Rashford’s move from Manchester United to Juventus for €85 million. His transfer marked a new chapter in his career as he joined forces with Cristiano Ronaldo in Turin.
These transfers not only reshaped the squads of many top-tier clubs but also set new financial records in football history. It will be intriguing to see how these moves pan out in terms of success and impact on their new teams.
