The English club Manchester City spent 218 million euros to strengthen its squad with new players during the 2025 winter transfer market. Omar Marmoush became the most expensive player City signed this winter, as the Egyptian striker moved from Eintracht Frankfurt, Germany, to the “Al-Ittihad” fortress for 75 million euros, plus additional fees.
Manchester City ranked first in the list of clubs that spent the most this winter transfer, with Saudi club Al-Nassr coming in second after spending 77 million euros to bring in young Colombian striker John Duran from Aston Villa.
Stade Rennais made a surprise entry into third place, with total spending of 74.65 million euros. The French club, currently ranked 15th in Ligue 1, made key signings, including Jordanian winger Musa Al-Taamari from Montpellier and Ivorian midfielder Seko Fofana from Saudi Arabia’s Al-Nassr.
Paris Saint-Germain took the fourth spot after spending 70 million euros to sign Georgian player Khvicha Kvaratskhelia from Napoli. It is worth noting that PSG is 87.5% owned by Qatar Sports Investment Fund, with Qatari businessman Nasser Al-Khelaifi in charge.
Saudi Arabian club Al-Ahli secured fifth place, spending 59 million euros, while German side Leipzig ranked sixth with a total of 55.5 million euros. Wolverhampton Wanderers from England took seventh place with 50 million euros, and Italian club Como came in eighth with 49.2 million euros. Brighton & Hove Albion from England ranked ninth at 48.75 million euros, and Italian giants Milan completed the top ten with 48.5 million euros.
It’s important to note that the 2025 winter transfer market closed in the five major leagues (England, Spain, Italy, France, and Germany) on Monday (February 3). However, the transfer window in the Saudi Pro League (“Roshen League”) closed at the end of January.
Ranking of the clubs that spent the most in the 2025 winter transfer market
- Manchester City, England (218 million euros).
- Al-Nassr, Saudi Arabia (77 million euros).
- Stade Rennais, France (74.65 million euros).
- Paris Saint-Germain, France (70 million euros).
- Al-Ahly, Saudi Arabia (59 million euros).
- Leipzig, Germany (55.5 million euros).
- Wolverhampton Wanderers, England (50 million euros).
- Como, Italy (49.2 million euros).
- Brighton & Hove Albion (€48.75 million).
- Milan (€48.5 million).
