Real Madrid's acquisition of Mbappe is this season's top transfer, as perceived by Goal.
In the latest ratings by football portal Goal, the transfer policies of various clubs during the outgoing season were assessed. The transfer strategy of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) received high praise, with four players making it into the top 15, including two in the top 5. The portal lauded Real Madrid's signing of Kylian Mbappé as the best transfer of the season, owing to his outstanding individual performance, despite setbacks for the team such as an early exit from the Champions League, missing the championship, and losing the cup. Over the course of 55 matches, Mbappé scored an impressive 42 goals and provided 4 assists.
Joining Mbappé in the top 3 were João Neves, who moved from Benfica to PSG for £59 million, and Michael Olise who was transferred to Bayern Munich for £50 million from Crystal Palace. The publication also highlighted the significant role played by Scott McTominay in Napoli's championship win. The midfielder was purchased from Manchester United for £26 million. Completing the top 5 was another PSG signing, the young winger Desire Doué, who joined the club from Rennes for £42 million and quickly became a key player.
In addition to the top 5, the publication also mentioned several other noteworthy transfers:
- Mason Greenwood moved from Manchester United to Marseille for £27 million.
- Romelu Lukaku was transferred from Chelsea to Napoli for £25 million.
- Victor Osimhen moved to Galatasaray on loan.
- Serhou Guirassy was transferred to Borussia Dortmund for £15 million.
- Matteo Retegui moved from Genoa to Atalanta for £24 million.
When considering the enrichment data, it is noteworthy that ESPN considered Dean Huijsen, who moved from Juventus to Bournemouth for €19.6m, the best signing of the season. Nikola Milenkovic, who joined Nottingham Forest for €12.3m, was another noted successful signing. Mikel Merino, who moved to Arsenal for €32m, had a significant impact during the season. Liam Delap, who transferred to Ipswich Town for €17.9m, also deserves mention.
These transfers and players were highlighted for their substantial contributions during the season, offering fans a better understanding of the most influential moves during the outgoing season. While the Goal ratings do not provide a comprehensive list of the top 15 transfers, the enrichment data provides additional insight.
Bookmakers, considering the impressive performances of players like Kylian Mbappé, João Neves, Michael Olise, Scott McTominay, and Desire Doué, might be re-evaluating their odds for the European leagues, especially Laliga, given their significant contributions during the outgoing season. As these transfers and players continue to make a mark, sports enthusiasts and bookmakers alike eagerly await the forthcoming season to see how these moves will impact the league standings.
