The European football transfer market closed with multiple transactions among the clubs of the old continent, highlighting ten movements for their high cost. Among them is Santiago Giménez, who after two and a half years at Feyenoord in the Eredivisie, was sold to the historic AC Milan in Serie A. The purchase, valued at 35 million euros (36.3 million dollars), amounted to 32 million euros (33.2 million dollars) plus three million in variables, thus becoming the most valuable transfer ever made by the Rotterdam team.
Another highlighted Latin American footballer in this top 10 is Colombian Jhon Durán, whose sale to Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia for 41.5 million dollars makes him the most expensive sale of that transfer period. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the Georgian signed by Paris Saint-Germain for more than 70 million dollars, ranks as the most valuable player in the ranking, with 85 million euros (88.2 million dollars), followed by the Dutch Xavi Simons, valued at 80 million euros (83 million dollars) and sold by PSG to RB Leipzig for 50 million euros.
Regarding the clubs, Manchester City stands out for being the one that invested the most between December and January. Pep Guardiola made several signings to turn the team's poor streak around. Among the ten most expensive signings, there are also players from Egypt, Spain, Uzbekistan, and Brazil. The Saudi Arabian league continues to bet on renowned players, as demonstrated by Al-Ahli's acquisition of Galeno from Porto for more than 50 million dollars.
Finally, it is worth mentioning that Napoli lost one of its key players in their victory in the Scudetto in 2023. In this ranking, Mexican player Jhon Durán also made the list, who joined Al-Nassr.
