The 5 Most Expensive Sales of the 2024 European Summer Transfer Window

The 2024 European summer transfer window is still open, yet it has already seen some high-value transactions.

Many players who stood out last season for less traditional teams have been snapped up by football giants.

Here are the five most expensive transfers of this window so far.

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Leny Yoro – From Lille to Manchester United for €62 million

The French centre-back from Lille has been attracting interest from various clubs for quite some time.

He is no stranger to the football world, especially for those who follow youth development.

Since the U17 national team, he has been a regular call-up, progressing through all age groups.

His main attributes are his recovery and speed, which are uncommon for a centre-back.

He also frequently uses long balls, with a good success rate in this area.

The most discussed point of his move to United was precisely his destination. Many media outlets had been certain he was heading to Real Madrid.

Sources say the player opted for the English club for financial reasons, as the Merengues were only willing to pay €35 million.

He has already made his debut in pre-season and had a good game.

This is a player who could become one of the best in the world in his position in a few years.

Image: Manchester United

Moussa Diaby – From Aston Villa to Al-Ittihad for €60 million

The 25-year-old forward is another highly-rated French player in this transfer window.

Taking a somewhat unconventional path for a player of his age, he leaves the epicentre of world football, the Premier League, to play in the Saudi League.

Some said the Saudi funds were drying up, but this signing comes to dispel that notion.

The fact is, Diaby is a quality player, having been developed in PSG’s youth academy.

However, he has already amassed a total of €130 million in transfers in his career. Figures that seem slightly above his productive capacity on the field.

Of course, he was important for Aston Villa’s good campaign, which earned them a Champions League spot.

However, it is evident that there is an overvaluation due to simply playing in the Premier League, whether entering or leaving the league.

In any case, Al-Ittihad is looking for ways to challenge Al-Hilal, who were absolutely dominant last season.

Do you think they can compete with the team managed by Jorge Jesus?

Image: Al-Ittihad

João Neves – From Benfica to PSG for €59.92 million

Another young player who was destined for a move.

Following the tradition of great Portuguese clubs in making excellent sales, Benfica sold another gem from their youth academy, midfielder João Neves.

The buyer was PSG, who regularly shop for Portuguese players, such as Vitinha, Nuno Mendes, and many others.

However, his introduction to the French team should be gradual and with great caution. The player has clearly shown good potential but is far from being a finished product.

There is indeed a possibility that he could become another case similar to João Félix, a player with good flashes, but lacking in consistency and continuity.

He has records of appearances for Portugal’s youth national teams since the U15s.

If well-developed, he could be one of the world’s standouts in his position.

Image: PSG

Amadou Onana – From Everton to Aston Villa for €59.35 million

The Belgian-Senegalese was one of Everton’s standouts in their fight against relegation.

This is a player with characteristics highly sought after in the market.

Standing at 1.95m, he possesses immense physical strength, dominating his midfield area.

Despite his physical strength and height, he is a technical player. He has the ability to reach the final third and make passes to set up his teammates.

As if that wasn’t enough, he is a major aerial threat, being an excellent option for crosses.

A very complete player and one of the few in this window who seems to justify the investment made, especially given he is a well-travelled player (Hamburg, Lille, Everton, and now Aston Villa) at just 22 years old.

Image: Reuters

Endrick – From Palmeiras to Real Madrid for €47.5 million

This is a transfer already well-known to the public, but it could only be completed now due to Endrick’s age.

The player must turn 18 to transfer abroad, but his sale was already sealed when he was 16.

Moreover, with all possible bonuses from potential goals to be achieved by the youngster, the total could exceed €72 million.

He has already played his first pre-season games, where he had a modest performance.

As always, he was very committed on the pitch, showing all his mental and physical readiness, which somewhat hindered him.

He showed some anxiety in finishing plays, something common for a young player debuting for the biggest club in the world.

Do you think Endrick could become the strongest Brazilian name in contemporary football?

Image: Ira L. Black/Getty Images/AFP

Other Interesting Transfers in the 2024 European Summer Transfer Window

The Bologna duo – Calafiori and Zirkzee, who total nearly €90 million

Bologna was one of the highlights of last season.

Naturally, it was expected that their key players would be coveted by wealthier clubs.

Besides losing their coach, Thiago Motta, who now manages Juventus, they also no longer have their standout centre-back, Calafiori, and their goalscorer, Zirkzee.

Both have moved to the Premier League.

Calafiori strengthens Arsenal, while Zirkzee is another significant addition to Manchester United.

The Dutch striker has every chance to become a starter, as he will compete with another familiar face from Italian football, the Dane, Hojlund.

Savinho strengthens Manchester City

This is a formal signing, as it was done entirely in-house.

Playing last season for Girona and being one of the team’s standouts that finished third in La Liga, he belonged to Troyes.

Since all these clubs are controlled by the City Group, he was directed to the team that best suits his playing style.

He will be another option for Pep Guardiola to use as a wide player.

And for you, what were the most interesting transfers of this window?

Written by Vitor F L Miller.