In the year 2022, we got to see some exciting and unexpected transfers in the world of football that we never thought we would see before. Some of these transfers turned out to be great deals for the team involved while others did not go as expected.
In the Premier League alone the net transfer spend was over £1 billion in 2022. While a large amount of money was also spent in the Bundesliga, Ligue 1, La Liga, and Serie A. Amongst them there were some record-breaking fees, and some reputable players were acquired for free.
On the basis of impact, value, and overall benefit from the transfer we have shortlisted the top 10 transfers that took place in 2022. Taking into account the above factors the top 10 transfers of 2022 are:-
10. Kieran Trippier to Newcastle
One of the first signings of 2022 and after the Saudi takeover at Newcastle it has proven to be a successful one. Coming in at a price of £12 million it turned out to be a very good value for the club. Trippier offers his set piece-taking abilities along with strong defensive attributes which have played a key role to affirm Newcastle a surprising 3rd position in the Premier League table.
9. Kalidou Koulibaly to Chelsea
A central defender who many clubs were after, Koulibaly finally signed for Chelsea for a fee of around £42 million. At 31, he brings much-needed experience to the Chelsea backline after Rudiger’s departure. Considered to be a bargain price in today’s market Chelsea surely came off on the better side of this deal.
8. Nuno Mendes to PSG
The 19-year-old youngster was signed after triggering the release clause of £40 million set by Sporting C.P. He previously spent one season on loan at PSG where he impressed the manager with his performances following which they decided to permanently buy the player. A good investment for the future he looks set to be a vital part of the squad now and in the coming years as well.
7. Sadio Mane to Bayern Munich
The forward was a part of the Liverpool trio with Firmino and Salah that helped the Reds win the Premier League as well as the Champions League. The German Giants, Bayern acquired him for a deal worth £35 million. With tons of pace and skill, he is set to be Lewandowski’s replacement at Bayern and fill in his boots.
6. Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal
The new Arsenal no.9 was acquired for a fee of around £45 million. With Arsenal currently on top of the Premier League table, he has played a big hand in their success, not just with his goals but his contribution to the overall build-up play. A true asset for the Gunners in the years to come it was a budget buy.
5. Lisandro Martinez to Manchester United
The Argentine is a rock of a defender keeping things more stable for Manchester United at the back. After the Maguire and Varane duo was not working out United bought him for around £56.7 million guaranteed fee with add-ons. He fit in like the missing piece of the puzzle and has already impressed since his debut.
4. Aurelien Tchouameni to Real Madrid
One of the best young talents in the world, so it was no question that Real Madrid would go for him. The French midfielder came in for a transfer fee of around £100 million and was said to take the place of the legendary midfield duo of Los Blancos in the years to come.
3. Robert Lewandowski to Barcelona
One of the most established marksman in world football he made his move from Bayern Munich after winning the golden boot. He signed a four-year contract after a £45 million move to La Liga. Arguably the best addition to Barcelona’s rebuild he is now set to increase his goal tally with them.
2. Antonio Rudiger to Real Madrid
A steal deal, Real Madrid got him on a free transfer after he showed his class leading Chelsea to the Champions League trophy. Probably one of the best transfers this year, considering the value they got out of it. Rudiger is a tank of a defender and a real wall at the back. He is going to be one of the greats in the coming years.
1. Erling Haaland to Manchester City
The best transfer this year, he has scored 21 goals in 15 matches in the Premier League. The striker is about to break some serious records with his goal-scoring spree and destructive finishing. At £51 million he was certainly the bargain of the year. A legend in the making.
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