Major Transactions during the Busy 2023 Summer Transfer Market
Headline: Summer Transfer Round-Up: Notable Player Moves and Signings Across the Globe
The summer transfer window of 2025 has seen a flurry of activity with clubs worldwide making significant moves to bolster their squads. Here's a round-up of some of the most noteworthy player transfers:
Real Madrid has strengthened its roster with the signing of Franco Mastantuono from River Plate for an undisclosed fee. Mastantuono, who played for River Plate at the Club World Cup, joins the Spanish giants after an impressive stint in South America.
Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold has moved from Liverpool to Real Madrid for €10m. The English defender, who won the Premier League with Liverpool in the previous season, will look to replicate his success in Spain.
Another high-profile addition to Real Madrid is Dean Huijsen, who joined from Bournemouth for €62.5m. Huijsen, who scored 3 goals and provided 2 assists in 41 games for Bournemouth in the 2024-2025 season, will add depth to Real Madrid's midfield.
Manchester City has made a splash with the signing of Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan for €55m. The Dutch midfielder, who was named Serie A's best midfielder in the 2024-2025 season, will be a valuable asset for the English champions.
Chelsea has bolstered its attack with the signing of Joao Pedro from Brighton for €63.7m. Pedro, who scored 13 goals and provided 7 assists in the 2024-2025 season, will look to help Chelsea challenge for titles.
Liverpool has seen a number of key departures, with Luis Diaz joining Bayern Munich for an undisclosed fee. Diaz scored 17 goals and provided 8 assists in 50 games for Liverpool in the 2024-2025 season. Trent Alexander-Arnold also left for Real Madrid for €10m.
Bayern Munich has added Jonathan Tah on a free transfer from Bayer Leverkusen. Tah played in all five games as Bayern reached the Club World Cup quarter-finals.
Napoli has secured the services of Kevin de Bruyne on a free transfer after a decade at Manchester City. Despite recent injury struggles, de Bruyne's talent and experience will be a valuable addition to the Italian club.
Newcastle United has signed Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest for €61.4m. Elanga, who scored 6 goals and provided 11 assists in 38 games for Nottingham Forest in the 2024-2025 season, will look to help Newcastle challenge for a European spot.
Hugo Ekitike has joined Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt for €79m. Ekitike, who scored 22 goals and provided 3 assists in 48 games for Frankfurt in the 2024-2025 season, will add firepower to Liverpool's attack.
Florian Wirtz has become Liverpool's club record signing for €125m. Wirtz, who scored 16 goals and provided 15 assists in the 2024-2025 season, will look to make an immediate impact at Anfield.
Manchester United has loaned Marcus Rashford to Barcelona. Rashford, who scored 11 goals and provided 9 assists in the 2024-2025 season, will look to help Barcelona challenge for titles.
Arsenal has strengthened its midfield with the signing of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad for €70m. Zubimendi, who scored 2 goals and provided 2 assists in 48 games for Real Sociedad in the 2024-2025 season, will add stability to Arsenal's midfield.
Viktor Gyokeres has joined Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon for €73.5m. Gyokeres, who scored 54 goals and provided 6 assists in 52 games for Sporting Lisbon in the 2024-2025 season, will add firepower to Arsenal's attack.
Atletico Madrid has signed Alex Baena from Villarreal for €42m. Baena, who provided 10 assists in 33 games for Villarreal in the 2024-2025 season, will look to help Atletico Madrid challenge for titles.
Matheus Cunha has joined Manchester United from Wolves for €74.2m. Cunha, who scored 17 goals and provided 6 assists in 36 games for Wolves in the 2024-2025 season, will look to help Manchester United challenge for titles.
Jamie Gittens has joined Chelsea from Borussia Dortmund for €64.3m. Gittens, who scored 12 goals and provided 5 assists in 49 games for Dortmund in the 2024-2025 season, will add depth to Chelsea's attack.
Theo Hernandez has left AC Milan for Al Hilal for an undisclosed fee. Hernandez, who scored 5 goals and provided 6 assists in 49 games for AC Milan in the 2024-2025 season, will look to help Al Hilal challenge for titles in Saudi Arabia.
These deals involved players with various profiles, transfer fees ranging from free to multimillion euros/pounds, and spanned top leagues such as the English Premier League, Bundesliga, La Liga, and Serie A, as well as clubs in South America and Japan. The transfer window periods varied by country, running in two phases from June to September 1, facilitating a busy summer of player trading globally.
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- In the summer transfer frenzy of 2025, clubs across Europe and the world have made significant moves in the sports sector, with football being a prominent area.
- Real Madrid, a Spanish football powerhouse, has bolstered its midfield by signing Dutch midfielder Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan for €55m and also recruited Dean Huijsen from Bournemouth for €62.5m, adding to its roster of global talent.
- Meanwhile, Liverpool, another Premier League behemoth, has seen key departures including Luis Diaz, who joined Bayern Munich for an undisclosed fee, and English defender Trent Alexander-Arnold, who moved to Real Madrid for €10m.
- European clubs, such as Manchester United, Arsenal, and Newcastle United, have also been actively involved in the transfer market, with Marcus Rashford loaned to Barcelona, Anthony Elanga joining Newcastle United from Nottingham Forest, and Viktor Gyokeres and Martin Zubimendi joining Arsenal from Sporting Lisbon and Real Sociedad, respectively.
