The 2025 summer transfer window saw Premier League clubs make significant investments in Serie A talent, with total spending approaching €300 million. This continued the trend of English teams looking to Italy for reinforcements in recent years.
Reijnders Tops the List of Serie A to Premier League Transfers
Manchester City`s acquisition of Tijjani Reijnders from AC Milan was the most expensive move, with an initial fee of €55 million that could rise to over €70 million with add-ons. The Dutch midfielder is expected to play a key role in City`s title defense.
Liverpool also made a notable signing, bringing in 18-year-old defender Giovanni Leoni from Parma for €31 million. Liverpool manager Slot praised Leoni`s maturity and physical attributes, highlighting the reasons behind the substantial investment in the young Italian.
Diverse Group of Serie A Players Join Premier League Ranks
A total of 15 players made the move from Serie A to the Premier League during the window. Other significant transfers included:
- Dan Ndoye (Bologna to unnamed Premier League club, €42m)
- Malick Thiaw (AC Milan to unnamed Premier League club, €35m)
- Enzo Le Fee (Roma to Sunderland, €23m)
The influx of Serie A talent to the Premier League also included players like Noah Okafor, Jaka Bijol, and Samuel Chukwueze, who joined on loan from AC Milan to Fulham on deadline day.
This significant investment demonstrates the Premier League`s continued financial power and the high regard in which Serie A players are held by English clubs.