The 2024 transfer market shattered records with moves that reshaped the squads of the world’s top football clubs. Here are the most expensive transfers of the year according to Transfermarkt:

Julián Álvarez to Atlético Madrid

• Cost: $82.5 million
• Position: Center-forward
• The Argentine left Manchester City to lead Atlético’s attack, becoming the most expensive signing in the club’s history.

Dominic Solanke to Tottenham Hotspur

• Cost: $70.73 million
• Position: Center-forward
• Solanke moved from Bournemouth to fill the void left by Harry Kane, becoming the Spurs' main attacking hope.

Leny Yoro to Manchester United

• Cost: $68.2 million
• Position: Center-back
• At just 18 years old, Yoro left Lille to become a defensive promise for the Red Devils.

Moussa Diaby to Al-Ittihad

• Cost: $66 million
• Position: Right-winger
• The Frenchman departed Aston Villa to join the Saudi Pro League, enhancing the competitiveness of Saudi football.

Pedro Neto to Chelsea FC

• Cost: $66 million
• Position: Right-winger
• Neto joined Chelsea from Wolverhampton, aiming to bring speed and creativity to the Blues' attack.

João Neves to Paris Saint-Germain

• Cost: $65.91 million
• Position: Defensive midfielder
• The Portuguese midfielder left Benfica to join PSG's young and talented project.

Amadou Onana to Aston Villa

• Cost: $65.29 million
• Position: Defensive midfielder
• Onana left Everton to become a key player in Aston Villa’s midfield as the club solidifies its position in the Premier League.

Dani Olmo to FC Barcelona

• Cost: $60.5 million
• Position: Attacking midfielder
• The Spanish playmaker returned to La Liga from RB Leipzig, providing creativity and dynamism to Barcelona’s midfield.

Teun Koopmeiners to Juventus

• Cost: $60.17 million
• Position: Attacking midfielder
• Koopmeiners joined Juventus from Atalanta, bringing his vision and technical prowess to their midfield.

Michael Olise to Bayern Munich

• Cost: $58.3 million
• Position: Right-winger
• The young Frenchman joined the Bundesliga champions to add creativity and explosiveness to Bayern's attack.