January is usually quiet for transfers, but Premier Leaguewinter spending of 2022 is actually the second highest in history and more than half the amount (335 million euros, according to Transfer) was surpassed by the bottom 5 teams: Everton, Norwich City, Newcastle United, Watford and Burnley.
With a break for World Cup In Qatar and the ongoing global economic crisis, it’s not clear how the teams will deal with different challenges this year, but there are deals in place for some well-known signings.
Here’s the score for all the big deals in January 2023. Most recent posts at the top; per day in order of highest fee. If you don’t see a score for a completed major move, check back later.
– Check all completed major transactions
All charges are reported unless confirmed with an asterisk.
January 2nd
Barcelona: F
Atlético Madrid: A-
Reminder: Barcelona paid 120 million euros to sign Griezmann from Atletico in 2019, then loaned him back for two years in 2021. That loan includes an obligation to make the deal in perpetuity for 40 million euros in case he played more than 45 minutes in 50% of the games he was in… which he did. Legal battles ensued and in the end, the financially troubled Barca cut the fee in half to avoid a tragic story. It has been one of the worst deals ever for Barca, and seeing Griezmann shine for France in his new role (senior midfielder) at the 2022 World Cup. only aggravates the injury.
Atletico brought the 31-year-old back on a four-year deal, which was a gamble as he failed to regain his former brilliance on loan. However, at least they won’t have to follow his minutes anymore. If they can get the best out of his new midfielder, they will be happy to count their €100m profit.
January 1
PSV: REMOVE
Liverpool: One
PSV had a fee of 50 million euros in mind and director Marcel Brands even set the record a few months ago saying that if United offered that price in the summer, they would let Gakpo go. But after a stellar World Cup with the Netherlands, the club’s valuation remained the same. It looks like they can ask for more, even if they are likely to get an extra €8 million in surcharges.
That said, it was a super move from Liverpool. Not only did they beat rivals United, but it didn’t cost too much to sign a player who has scored 55 goals and 50 assists in 159 appearances for PSV. He’s versatile and has plenty of room to grow at 23. It’s going to be a step up in quality, but Gakpo has the skill to handle it.
Central Coast Mariners: B-
Newcastle: REMOVE
Kuol, 18, came to prominence as the youngest player to represent Australia since Harry Kewell and subsequently earned a spot in the World Cup squad. That’s his promotion, he only signed his first professional contract in June, so Kuol has a lot to learn. But he’s highly rated and the Mariners won’t stand in the way of his big move.
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has said the striker will be “nurtured and developed over the next few years to help him get to the right level for the Premier League”, so don’t expect him to be. immediate impact. Indeed, after impressing at the World Cup, the club received numerous loan offers. Lots for the future.
Atlético Madrid: A
Werewolf: BUFF
The Brazilian striker joined Atletico for 25 million euros from Hertha Berlin in 2021 but failed to find a regular starting place in the first team, with seven goals in 54 appearances. His lack of minutes this season has cost him a place in Brazil’s World Cup squad and it’s no surprise to see him carry on. But Atletico need cash and have done an excellent job to secure such a large transfer fee, although the fee will be paid in the summer.
The initial loan agreement will “automatically becomes a perpetual agreement until 2027, if certain terms are activated” and sources say that will cost Wolves 40 million euros, plus another possible 10 million euros for add-ons. That seems like a huge fee for a player who has never shone in LaLiga, even though he is only 23 years old and has a lot of potential.
December 30
Al-Nassr: A+
You don’t get much of a chance to sign a player at Ronaldo’s level, so it’s fair to the Saudi side for offering silly money he can’t refuse. The 37-year-old was supposed to earn $75 million a year in salary, but it’s a strange place for one of the all-time greats to end his career.
If we were to individually score a player’s decision, then Ronaldo would be given a low score. While he talks about playing until the age of 40, competing at the highest level and fighting for titles, it seems that now he only cares about money (and he already has a lot of it). yes!) after his time at Manchester United ended badly.
