The 10 most expensive African players of the transfer window
African players were well represented in this window, with plenty of big moves. Here are the 10 biggest transfers of the summer.
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*Loans, with or without an option to buy, are not included
10. Ismaïla Sarr (Senegal) - €16 million
From Olympique de Marseille to Crystal Palace
Ismaïla Sarr joined Marseille in 2023, where he showed flashes of quality despite a mixed season for the club. His move to Crystal Palace marks a return to the Premier League, where he hopes to rekindle the form of his earlier years.
9. Sehrou Guirassy (Guinea) - €18 million
From Stuttgart to Dortmund
After an outstanding season with Stuttgart, in which he scored 30 goals in 30 games, the Guinea international attracted the attention of Borussia Dortmund. The move gives him the chance to make his mark at a top Bundesliga club and to experience the Champions League.
8. Mohammed El Amine Amoura (Algeria) - €18 million
From Union Saint-Gilloise to Wolfsburg
After a prolific season in Belgium, the Algerian striker joins Wolfsburg intent on confirming his goalscoring pedigree in the Bundesliga. His 20 goals in the Jupiler Pro League convinced the German club's decision-makers to back him.
7. Iliman Ndiaye (Senegal) - €18.5 million
From Marseille to Everton
After arriving at OM, the club close to his heart, the Senegalese never really managed to find his feet, even though he contributed to several important wins for the side. His move to Everton gives him the chance to try to rebuild his career in the Premier League and keep progressing.
6. Ibrahim Osman (Ghana) - €19.5 million
From FC Nordsjaelland to Brighton
Osman, a young Ghanaian talent, burst onto the scene in Denmark with FC Nordsjaelland. His performances earned him a move to Brighton, where he will be closely watched in the Premier League.
5. Noussair Mazraoui (Morocco) - €20 million
From Bayern Munich to Manchester United
Mazraoui, after a solid season at Bayern Munich, joins Manchester United to strengthen the Red Devils' defence. His European experience will be valuable for a Manchester side looking to get back to the top of the Premier League.
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4. Bilal El Khannouss (Morocco) - €20.5 million
From Genk to Leicester City
The young Moroccan talent was one of Genk's best players, playing a major part in their fine Jupiler Pro League season. After a long tug-of-war with his club to secure permission to leave, he finally joins Leicester, where he will have the chance to step up a level and make his mark in the Premier League.
3. Youssef En-Nesyri (Morocco) - €25 million
From Sevilla to Fenerbahçe
En-Nesyri leaves Sevilla after several successful seasons in La Liga. His move to Turkey marks a new chapter in the Morocco international's career, where he hopes to keep shining in front of goal.
2. Moussa Niakhaté (Senegal) - €31.9 million
From Nottingham Forest to Lyon
Niakhaté, a solid centre-back, was one of the mainstays of Nottingham Forest. His move to Lyon makes him the most expensive African defender of this window, with high expectations inevitably attached in Ligue 1.
1. Yankuba Minteh (Gambia) - €35.3 million
From Newcastle to Brighton
The young Gambian winger impressed during his loan at Feyenoord, prompting Brighton to break the bank to sign him. Minteh is now the most expensive African player of the 2024 summer transfer window. It is a status he will now have to live up to on the pitch.