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The January transfer window is typically less busy than the summer, although some colossal transfers have occurred mid-season. Moreover, a number of these deals have been finalized on Deadline Day as clubs aim to bolster their squads for the remainder of the campaign.
Below, FootballTransfers delves into the 10 most expensive January Deadline Day transfers of all time.
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The Top 10 Most Expensive January Deadline Day Transfers
1. Enzo Fernandez – €121m (Benfica to Chelsea, 2023)
Enzo Fernandez is the costliest January Deadline Day signing in football history, courtesy of his €121m move from Benfica to Chelsea in 2023. The Argentine midfielder shone at the 2022 World Cup, and Chelsea were determined to secure his services amidst their pursuit of the best young talents globally.
2. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang – €63.8m (Borussia Dortmund to Arsenal, 2018)
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang joined Arsenal for €63.8m on Transfer Deadline Day in 2018, with the Gabonese striker part of a three-way deal that saw Olivier Giroud join Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund acquire Michy Batshuayi. During his time at the Emirates, Aubameyang was a resounding success, registering 92 goals in 163 appearances for the north London giants.
The remaining top 10 most expensive January Deadline Day transfers, in descending order, are:
| Player | Clubs | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3. Nico Gonzalez | Porto to Man City | €60m | 2025 |
| 4. Fernando Torres | Liverpool to Chelsea | €58.5m | 2011 |
| 5. Galeno | Porto to Al-Ahli | €50m | 2025 |
| 6. Andy Carroll | Newcastle to Liverpool | €41m | 2011 |
| 7. Willian | Shakhtar Donetsk to Anzhi | €35m | 2013 |
| 8. Andre Schurrle | Chelsea to Wolfsburg | €32m | 2015 |
| = Vitinha | Braga to Marseille | €32m | 2023 |
| = Santiago Gimenez | Feyenoord to AC Milan | €32m | 2025 |
In conclusion, the January transfer window has witnessed some of the most expensive and high-profile deals in football history, with several clubs willing to break the bank to strengthen their squads mid-season. As the sport continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more record-breaking transfers in the years to come.
