Top 5 Transfers of the January 2025 Transfer Window.
The last transfer window of the 2024/25 season across Europe’s top leagues has officially closed with some interesting transfers making the headlines. The January transfer window, which occurs mid in the football season, helps football teams and managers to add new players to their squad in the middle of the season. There have been some interesting transfers of players to new clubs, both on loan and permanent deals, and in this article we will be presenting to you the top five transfers that made the headlines.
1. Jhon Duran: Aston Villa to Al Nassr
The Colombian star boy Jhon Duran has completed and finalized his deal from English Premier League side Aston Villa to Saudi Pro League side Al Nassar. Al Nassar made a payment of 77 million euros to Aston Villa to secure the services of Jhon Duran. At the age of 21, Jhon Duran has made a bold decision of moving to the Saudi Pro League, of which many football fans and pundits see as a retiring league for players. He made his debut for Al Nassar in their 4-0 win against AL Wasl and is expected to get his first goal for the club.
2. Kyle Walker: Manchester City to AC Milan
English-born right fullback Kyle Walker has joined Italian Serie A side AC Milan on a loan deal from the current English Premier League title holders Manchester City. Injury issues really worried Kyle Walker during his time at Manchester City, and he was mostly seen being left out of the squad by their head coach Pep. He was also sometimes seen on the bench and always came in the game as a substitute. Kyle Walker’s experience will really be a great addition to the AC Milan team, contributing both defensively and also offensively. Walker made his debut in the AC Milan shirt in their 1-1 draw against Inter Milan.
3. Omar Marmoush: Eintracht Frankfurt to Manchester City
The Egyptian king Omar Marmoush has been making the headlines recently after he finalized his move to Manchester City in the English Premier League from Eintracht Frankfurt in the German Bundesliga. Manchester City paid an amount of 75 million euros to secure the services of the Egyptian. Marmoush had his debut for Manchester City in their 3-1 win against Chelsea.
4. Khvicha Kvaratshelia: Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain
Another deal that shocked the football fraternity was Khvicha Kvartshelia’s deal from Napoli to Paris Saint-Germain. Paris Saint-Germain made a payment of 70 million euros to Napoli to secure the services of Georgian attacker, making him the first-ever player from Georgia in history to play for PSG. Khvicha Kvaratshelia made his debut for PSG in their 1-1 draw with Reims, where the Georgian had his first assist in the PSG colors.
5. Joao Felix: Chelsea to AC Milan
The last on the list of the top five transfers that happened in the January transfer window is Joao Felix completing his loan move to AC Milan from Chelsea. The 25-year-old attacker joined Chelsea in the 2024 transfer market from Atletico Madrid and seems to have not been getting playing time under head coach Enzo Maresca. The deal that happened on the transfer deadline day will see Joao Felix joining AC Milan on a loan deal with no option to buy.