Major Deals Shake Up Football World in 2025
The year 2025 witnessed numerous major transfer deals that significantly impacted the world of European football, as top clubs signed prominent stars to bolster their ranks.
In January 2025, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia joined Paris Saint-Germain from Napoli in a €70 million deal. The player was instrumental in helping the Parisian club secure its first Champions League title, scoring 14 goals and providing 13 assists in 53 matches. Barcelona also strengthened its defense and goalkeeping by signing Joan Garcia from Espanyol for €25 million.
Meanwhile, Manchester City bolstered both its attack and defense with two significant signings. The English club acquired Rayan Cherki from Olympique Lyon for €40 million, and he quickly became a key forward for the team, scoring 5 goals and providing 8 assists. City also signed goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma from Paris Saint-Germain for €30 million, enhancing the team's defense with his extensive experience.
In another prominent deal, Luis Díaz moved to Bayern Munich from Liverpool for €75 million. Díaz made an immediate impact with the Bavarian club, scoring 13 goals and providing 7 assists in 22 appearances.
