The 2024 summer transfer window ahead of a new season of club football has been what many will categorize as less exciting as opposed to the previous windows. It is safe to say we haven’t witnessed any major highlight in terms of a big-money move as we had seasons before this.
With this in mind, we have compiled a list of the most expensive player signings of 2024 so far.
Who are the most expensive player signings of 2024?
Julian Alvarez
How much did Atletico Madrid pay for Julian Alvarez?
Following a reached agreement between Atlético Madrid and Manchester City, Argentine forward Julián Álvarez completed a transfer move to the La Liga side for £81.5 million thereby making him the most expensive player signed in the summer 2024 transfer window.
This amount includes an initial payment of £64.4 million (75 million euros) with potential add-ons of £17.1 million (20 million euros). If completed, this transfer would set a record for the highest sale by Manchester City, surpassing the £50 million paid by Chelsea for Raheem Sterling in 2022.
Álvarez, who joined Manchester City in 2022 from River Plate for £14.1 million, has made a significant impact, scoring 36 goals in 106 appearances and contributing to the club’s Treble-winning season. He was also part of Argentina’s squad during their 2022 World Cup victory.
Leny Yoro
How much did Man United pay for Leny Yoro?
Manchester United officially announced the signing of young defender Leny Yoro on Thursday, July 18, 2024, through their official website. The club revealed that Yoro has signed a five-year contract, which will keep him at Old Trafford until at least 2029.
The French defender made the move from Lille in a deal reportedly worth £52 million, reflecting his highly regarded performances in Ligue 1. Yoro was a sought-after talent, and Manchester United secured his transfer to strengthen their defensive options for the upcoming seasons.
Pedro Neto
How much did Chelsea pay for Pedro Neto?
Chelsea in an official statement confirmed the signing of Portuguese international Pedro Neto from the Premier League side, Wolves. it has been revealed that Cheslea had paid a fee of €60million (£51.4m; $65.5m) plus €3m in potential bonuses to sign Pedro Neto.
This is Chelsea’s most expensive transfer signing so far as opposed to the previous transfer window where players like Moises Caicedo had cost the club over 90 million pounds.
Joao Neves
João Neves, the talented Portuguese midfielder, completed a high-profile transfer from Benfica to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for £50 million during the summer 2024 transfer window. Neves has been highly regarded as one of the brightest young talents in European football.
At Benfica, Neves established himself as a key player, showcasing his skills in both domestic competitions and European tournaments.
Amadou Onana
How much did Aston Villa buy Onana?
Amadou Onana’s transfer from Everton to Aston Villa for £50 million is a significant move for both the player and the club. The Belgian international, is known for his imposing physical presence, versatility, and ability to dominate in the midfield.
His performances at Everton and with Belgium during the Euro 2024 caught the eye of several top clubs, but it was Aston Villa who secured his services in a high-profile transfer. Villa’s manager, Unai Emery, identified Onana as a crucial addition to their squad as they aim to compete at a higher level domestically and in European competitions.
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