This archive report was first published on 3 September 2019.
As the summer transfer window came to a close on September 2, football fans were left eagerly anticipating the final deals of the season. One of the most highly anticipated transfers that did not materialize was Neymar's potential move from Paris Saint-Germain to either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
However, other players were able to secure last-minute deals, with Mauro Icardi being one of them. He sealed a move with Paris Saint-Germain on deadline day, rescuing his career in the process.
On the other hand, several big-money deals took place, generating excitement among fans and pundits alike. Here are the top 10 most expensive transfers of the summer window:
- Joao Félix - Benfica to Atletico Madrid (€126m)
- Antoine Griezmann - Atletico Madrid to Barcelona (€120m)
- Eden Hazard - Chelsea to Real Madrid (€100m)
- Harry Maguire - Leicester City to Manchester United (€88m)
- Lucas Hernandez - Atletico Madrid to Bayern Munich (€80m)
- Nicolas Pépé - Lille to Arsenal (€79m)
- Romelu Lukaku - Manchester United to Inter Milan (€77.9m)
- Mathijs De Ligt - Ajax to Juventus (€75m)
- Frenkie De Jong - Ajax to Barcelona (€75m)
- Rodri - Atletico Madrid to Manchester City (€70m)
Meanwhile, Manchester United confirmed the departure of Italian defender Matteo Darmian, who joined Serie A club Parma. The Red Devils announced his exit on their official website on September 2, four years after he joined from Torino.
