The 10 Most Expensive Transfers of 2024

The 2024 transfer market shattered records with moves that reshaped the squads of the world’s top football clubs. Here are the most expensive transfers of the year according to Transfermarkt:

Julián Álvarez to Atlético Madrid

• Cost: $82.5 million
• Position: Center-forward
• The Argentine left Manchester City to lead Atlético’s attack, becoming the most expensive signing in the club’s history.

Dominic Solanke to Tottenham Hotspur

• Cost: $70.73 million
• Position: Center-forward
• Solanke moved from Bournemouth to fill the void left by Harry Kane, becoming the Spurs' main attacking hope.

Leny Yoro to Manchester United

• Cost: $68.2 million
• Position: Center-back
• At just 18 years old, Yoro left Lille to become a defensive promise for the Red Devils.

Moussa Diaby to Al-Ittihad

• Cost: $66 million
• Position: Right-winger
• The Frenchman departed Aston Villa to join the Saudi Pro League, enhancing the competitiveness of Saudi football.

Pedro Neto to Chelsea FC

• Cost: $66 million
• Position: Right-winger
• Neto joined Chelsea from Wolverhampton, aiming to bring speed and creativity to the Blues' attack.

João Neves to Paris Saint-Germain

• Cost: $65.91 million
• Position: Defensive midfielder
• The Portuguese midfielder left Benfica to join PSG's young and talented project.

Amadou Onana to Aston Villa

• Cost: $65.29 million
• Position: Defensive midfielder
• Onana left Everton to become a key player in Aston Villa’s midfield as the club solidifies its position in the Premier League.

Dani Olmo to FC Barcelona

• Cost: $60.5 million
• Position: Attacking midfielder
• The Spanish playmaker returned to La Liga from RB Leipzig, providing creativity and dynamism to Barcelona’s midfield.

Teun Koopmeiners to Juventus

• Cost: $60.17 million
• Position: Attacking midfielder
• Koopmeiners joined Juventus from Atalanta, bringing his vision and technical prowess to their midfield.

Michael Olise to Bayern Munich

• Cost: $58.3 million
• Position: Right-winger
• The young Frenchman joined the Bundesliga champions to add creativity and explosiveness to Bayern's attack.