The August 2024 transfer market delivered decisive moves in European football, reshaping the landscape ahead of the new season.

Premier League 

In England, the spending was substantial. Manchester United secured Leny Yoro from Lille for about €52 million. Tottenham paid £65 million for Dominic Solanke, while Chelsea signed Pedro Neto for £54 million. Liverpool also added Federico Chiesa from Juventus for £10 million.

La Liga 

Spain saw key reinforcements. Real Madrid landed Kylian Mbappé on a free transfer, though with a massive €125 million signing bonus, and also completed the arrival of Endrick from Palmeiras. Barcelona invested €55 million in Dani Olmo. Meanwhile, Atlético de Madrid made their biggest splash with Julián Álvarez for €75 million. 

Serie A (Italy) 

In Italy, Juventus added Douglas Luiz for €50 million, while Napoli signed Romelu Lukaku in a €30 million move. 

Ligue 1 (France) 

Paris Saint-Germain spared no expense, spending up to £150 million on reinforcements. At the same time, Olympique de Marseille strengthened their squad with Mason Greenwood (€26 million), Elye Wahi (€25 million), and Ismaël Koné (€12 million). 

Transfer market recap 

The summer of 2024 turned out to be one of the most dynamic windows in recent memory. High-profile moves like Julián Álvarez to Atlético, Leny Yoro to United, Dani Olmo to Barça, and Douglas Luiz to Juventus highlight the financial muscle and strategic planning of Europe’s elite clubs. 

With these transfers now sealed, the continent’s top competitions – the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, and Ligue 1 – enter the new season with a wave of fresh talent. For Atlético, the addition of Julián Álvarez could prove decisive as the Argentine forward becomes their new attacking star.