The January football transfer window has been very busy this year. We’re just halfway through the month and there have already been a lot of important player transfers. Teams are actively buying and selling players, making big changes to their lineups. In all this activity, Brazilian players dominate because of their great skills and ability to adapt to different teams.
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During the 2024 January football transfer season, Vitor Roque emerged as the standout player in terms of transfer fees. His transfer from Athletico Paranaense to Barcelona was finalized for a substantial €40 million, marking him as not only the top signing of this window but also as one of Barcelona’s all-time significant investments.
😍 Vitor Roque, o novo camisa 19 do Barça.
🇧🇷 #BrasilFCB 💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/4JYEXEUq5e
— FC Barcelona (@fcbarcelona_br) January 2, 2024
Renan Lodi, another Brazilian, who ranks fourth in the list, with his move from Marseille to Al-Hilal, is valued at €23 million. Lodi is known for his strong defensive abilities and adaptability on the field.
“Renan Lodi” is Hilali ✍🏻💙#Lodi_Hilali 🤩#AlHilal pic.twitter.com/Y4JXyAJsBl
— AlHilal Saudi Club (@Alhilal_EN) January 17, 2024
Also, Lucas Beraldo, a Brazilian centre-back popular for his robust defending and agility, occupies the fifth position following his €20 million switch from Sao Paulo to Paris Saint-Germain.
The first day for our new Parisian Lucas Beraldo 🤩🙌
❤️💙 #WelcomeBeraldo pic.twitter.com/6TnDjAA3UB
— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_English) January 1, 2024
Marcos Leonardo, another Brazilian talent, is sixth. His move from Santos to Benfica cost €18 million. Leonardo is noted for his sharp attacking skills and was also in Arsenal’s sights before opting for Portugal.
✍ Welcome, Marcos Leonardo! 🦅#MarcosLeonardo2029 https://t.co/Q6i7Bdbhy7
— SL Benfica (@slbenfica_en) January 4, 2024
Full list of the top players from January 2024 football transfer window
Here’s a list of the top players from the January 2024 football transfer window, along with their transfer details:
1. Vitor Roque
- From: Athletico Paranaense
- To: Barcelona
- Fee: €40 million
2. Radu Dragusin
- From: Genoa
- To: Tottenham Hotspur
- Fee: €25 million (potential to rise to €30 million)
3. Eljif Elmas
- From: Napoli
- To: RB Leipzig
- Fee: €24 million
4. Renan Lodi
- From: Marseille
- To: Al-Hilal
- Fee: €23 million
5. Lucas Beraldo
- From: Sao Paulo
- To: Paris Saint-Germain
- Fee: €20 million
6. Marcos Leonardo
- From: Santos
- To: Benfica
- Fee: €18 million
7. Malick Fofana
- From: Gent
- To: Lyon
- Fee: €17 million
8. Artur
- From: Palmeiras
- To: Zenit
- Fee: €15 million
9. Nicolas de la Cruz
- From: River Plate
- To: Flamengo
- Fee: €14.5 million
10. Mohamed-Ali Cho
- From: Real Sociedad
- To: Nice
- Fee: €10 million
