Global Soccer Transfers Set Record $2.35B Spending in January 2025

FIFA reports unprecedented transfer activity, with English clubs leading spending and women's soccer seeing historic growth.

FIFA data reveals a record $2.35 billion spent on international transfers in men's soccer during January 2025, a 57.9% increase from the previous year.
A total of 5,863 international transfers were completed, marking a 19.1% rise from January 2024 and the highest number ever recorded in a single window.
English clubs spent $621.6 million, the most of any nation, with Premier League champions Manchester City alone accounting for over $224 million on five players, including Nico González and Omar Marmoush.
Colombian forward Jhon Durán's $79.9 million transfer from Aston Villa to Saudi club Al Nassr was the most expensive deal of the window.
Women's soccer also broke records with $5.8 million spent on transfers, an increase of 180.6%, and English clubs leading both spending and incoming transfers.