The 2024 transfer market is red hot. The big clubs have not stopped moving since the beginning of the summer and several big names have changed teams, surprising everyone. Thus, FC Barcelona managed to secure the services of Dani Olmo, who landed in Barcelona in exchange for 55 million euros fixed plus 7 in variables. The player from Egar became the club's first big transfer in the current summer window, while the name of Nico Williams continues to ring in the corridors of the Spotify Camp Nou.
For its part, the Barcelona club's biggest rival, Real Madrid, put an end to a soap opera that lasted for more than 7 years by incorporating Kylian Mbappé into Carlo Ancelotti's ranks. The Frenchman arrived in the capital with a free transfer card under his arm, although it is speculated that the Merengues will pay him a signing bonus that could be around 100 million euros. Additionally, the Vikings officially welcomed Endrick, who joins the team after having signed in December 2022.
On the other side of the Manzanares, Atlético de Madrid have spent close to 200 million euros on four important signings for the team. Alexander Sorloth, Conor Gallagher and Robin Le Normand have landed at the Cívitas Metropolitano to reinforce specific positions with their good performances, while Julián Álvarez is presented as one of the signings of the market. The Argentine decided to put an end to his time at City, where he was never able to win a starting place from Haaland, to have a leading role under the orders of 'Cholo' Simeone, who is 'rubbing his hands' with his new star.
In the Premier League, Manchester United have been the main summer movers. The Red Devils have secured Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro, and are reportedly eyeing Matthijs de Ligt and Frenkie de Jong. Aston Villa are preparing to compete in the Champions League with the arrivals of Amadou Onana and Ian Maatsen. Manchester City have only signed Savinho, who was already part of the City Group, and Arsenal have signed Riccardo Calafiori. Liverpool have not yet made a move, while Chelsea are maintaining their policy of signing promising youngsters and are already said to have players such as Marc Guiu, Samu Omorodion, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Filip Jorgensen in their ranks.
Bayern 'shake the tree'
Bayern Munich, following the departure of Thomas Tuchel, have decided to build a competitive team to return to the top of the Bundesliga. To do so, they have managed to sign Michael Olise, Joao Palinha and Hiroki Ito, although more moves are expected. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund have signed Serhou Guirassy, one of the revelations of last season, while the defending champions, Bayer Leverkusen, have reinforced their midfield with the arrival of Aleix García.
The big names are moving in Serie A and PSG signs a 'jewel'
In Italy, Juventus made one of the most expensive signings of the summer with the addition of Douglas Luiz. They also completed the transfer of Khéphren Thuram to accompany him in midfield. AC Milan reinforced their attack with Álvaro Morata and Roma did the same with the latest top scorer, Artem Dovbyk, while Inter signed Piotr Zielinski and Mehdi Taremi at zero cost. Finally, Paris Saint-Germain deposited 60 million euros with Benfica to reinforce their midfield with Joao Neves, the great 'jewel' of Portuguese football at 19 years old.
The 10 most expensive signings of the summer
- Leny Yoro (Manchester United, 62 million euros)
- Moussa Diaby (Al-Ittihad, 60 million euros)
- Joao Neves (Paris Saint-Germain, 60 million euros)
- Amadou Onana (Aston Villa, 60 million euros)
- Dani Olmo (FC Barcelona, 55 million euros)
- Michael Olise (Bayern Munich, 53 million euros)
- Douglas Luiz (Juventus, 52 million euros)
- Joao Palinha (Bayern Munich, 51 million euros)
- Max Kilman (West Ham United, 48 million euros)
- Riccardo Calafiori (Arsenal, 45 million euros)