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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's logo is seen in front of its headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland August 5, 2020. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/ File Photo
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Overview

  • 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.