Africa-Press – Tanzania. The 2025 summer transfer window once again highlighted the irresistible appeal of African talent in Europe. Clubs across the continent didn’t hesitate to break records to secure the services of the brightest stars from Africa, confirming their decisive role in shaping modern football.
At the top of the list, Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen set Turkey on fire with his high-profile move from Napoli to Galatasaray for €75 million, a landmark signing for the Süper Lig. Matching that figure, Cameroonian striker Bryan Mbeumo left Brentford for Manchester United, who view him as one of the most crucial additions in their recent history. Ghana’s Mohammed Kudus also made a headline move, swapping West Ham for Tottenham in a €63 million deal to boost Spurs’ attack.
Other Premier League clubs didn’t hold back either. Newcastle invested €57 million in Yoane Wissa, while Brentford reinvested part of their windfall by signing Burkinabe winger Dango Ouattara for €42 million. Manchester City secured Algerian full-back Rayan Aït-Nouri for €36 million, reinforcing Pep Guardiola’s options on the left flank.
Beyond England, Bayer Leverkusen snapped up Morocco’s Eliesse Ben Seghir for €32 million, while Senegal’s Habib Diarra joined Sunderland in a bold €31 million move. Galatasaray made another splash with Ivorian defender Wilfried Singo (€31 million), and Aston Villa closed the Top 10 by luring Evann Guessand (€30 million) from Nice.
Top 10 African transfers – Summer 2025:
Victor Osimhen – Napoli → Galatasaray (€75m)
Bryan Mbeumo – Brentford → Manchester United (€75m)
Mohammed Kudus – West Ham → Tottenham (€63m)
Yoane Wissa – Brentford → Newcastle (€57m)
Dango Ouattara – Bournemouth → Brentford (€42m)
Rayan Aït-Nouri – Wolves → Manchester City (€36m)
Eliesse Ben Seghir – Monaco → Bayer Leverkusen (€32m)
Habib Diarra – Strasbourg → Sunderland (€31m)
Wilfried Singo – Monaco → Galatasaray (€31m)
Evann Guessand – Nice → Aston Villa (€30m)
These transfers underline not only the growing value of African players but also their ability to transform the ambitions of Europe’s biggest clubs. From Istanbul to Manchester, Barcelona to Leverkusen, African football continues to shape the global game.
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