The Summer Ransfier star of Voetbal is about to end, with clubs around the world at the last minute to stimulate their squadrons.
Over the years, the last day of the Summer Window Teams has closed a number of important deals.
Here are some of the biggest transfers for deadline day that take place in the summer window:
Wayne Rooney: Everton to Man Utd, € 39 million (2004)
(Files) In a Pictuer file taken on 4 March 2013 Manchester United Manager Alex Ferguson (R) and the English attacker Wayne Rooney (L) of Manchester United Wonen A training session at the Carrington Training Complex. | Photocredit: Andrew Yates/AFP
(Files) In a Pictuer file taken on 4 March 2013 Manchester United Manager Alex Ferguson (R) and the English attacker Wayne Rooney (L) of Manchester United Wonen A training session at the Carrington Training Complex. | Photocredit: Andrew Yates/AFP
Manchester United arose Chelsea’s interest to sign Wayne Rooney from Everton.
In 13 years at the club, Rooney won five Premier League titles, one FA Cup, Three League Cups, the Champions League in 2008, the Europa League and a Club World Cup and remains the highest target scorer of the club with 253 goals.
Gareth Bale: Tottenham to Real Madrid, € 101m (2013)
In 2013, Groef Real Madrid deep in his pocket to secure the signature of Gareth Bale that already made steps at Tottenham Hotspur.
For more than nine years in the club, however, Bale struggled with different injuries. But his exploits in the last third saw the Welshman score for a century of goals for Real Madrid, including the stellar overhead shovel against Liverpool in the Champions League final in 2018.
He left the club with five Champions League titles, four club world cups, three UEFA Super Cups, La Liga titles and so many Spanish super cups.
Ronaldo: Inter To Real Madrid, € 46 million (2002)
Ronaldo’s storming performance during the title -winning run in the 2002 World Cup made him the top priority for Real Madrid, who compiled a range of star names, the name of the name Galacticos.
The Brazilian Ronaldo of Real Madrid poses with his trophies, the Golden Ball and the best player FIFA for the centenary of Real Madrid against a FIFA world side in Santiago Bernabeu Stadium of Madrid December 18, 2002 | Photocredit: Javier Soriano/AFP
The Brazilian Ronaldo of Real Madrid poses with his trophies, the Golden Ball and the best player FIFA for the centenary of Real Madrid against a FIFA world side in Santiago Bernabeu Stadium of Madrid December 18, 2002 | Photocredit: Javier Soriano/AFP
The Brazilian soon switched from Inter Milan to Real Madrid on the Deadline Day. He scored 104 goals in 177 games in the Spanish capital and won two La Liga titles, an Intercontinental Cup and a Super Cup.
Mesut division: Real Madrid to Arsenal, € 50 million (2013)
Mesut Ozil #10 of Arsenal celebrates his goal during the International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain in 2018. | Photocredit: Thananuwat Srirasant
Mesut Ozil #10 of Arsenal celebrates his goal during the International Champions Cup match between Arsenal and Paris Saint Germain in 2018. | Photocredit: Thananuwat Srirasant
Mesut Ozil joined Arsenal for a then-club record-sum and at that time became the most expensive German player.
He won the fans of the Gunners with his inventiveness and vision and won the FA Cup in his first season – Arsenal’s first trophy in nine years. He scored 44 goals and assisted so many in 254 performances for London -based club.
Sergio Ramos: Sevilla to Real Madrid, € 27 million (2005)
Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid Kisses the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League -Laatste match between Real Madrid and Club Atletico de Madrid. | Photocredit: Matthias Hangst/Getty images
Sergio Ramos from Real Madrid Kisses the trophy after winning the UEFA Champions League -Laatste match between Real Madrid and Club Atletico de Madrid. | Photocredit: Matthias Hangst/Getty images
Sergio Ramos came to Real Madrid as the expensive Spanish defender at the time. He soon earned a legendary status at the club.
Ramos became one of the most decorated players of all time in the club and won 22 large trophies, including four club world cups, four Champions League titles and five LA Liga titles.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: Ajax to Juventus, € 16m (2004)
The Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic made a controversial switch in 2004, when he moved clubs from Ajax to Juventus.
Ibrahimovic spent two seasons with Juventus and scored 23 goals from 73 games. He would then move faithfully to Inter Milan after the relegation of Juventus in the aftermath of the Calciopoli scandal.
Ashley Cole: Arsenal to Chelsea, € 7.4 million+ (2006)
Ashley Cole of Chelsea avoids Steven Gerrard van Liverpool during the UEFA Champions League -and -half final, first leg match between Chelsea and Liverpool. | Photocredit: Jamie McDonald
Ashley Cole of Chelsea avoids Steven Gerrard van Liverpool during the UEFA Champions League -and -half final, first leg match between Chelsea and Liverpool. | Photocredit: Jamie McDonald
Ashley Cole Left was involved in a controversial transfer and moved from his boy’s club Arsenal to his London Rival Chelsea.
Cole would play a crucial role with Chelsea, winning multiple trophies, including multiple premier competitions and the Champions League in 2012. He is often considered one of the best left -wing backs in the history of the English competition.
Claude Makelele: Real Madrid to Chelsea, € 16 million (2003)
Claude Makelele van Chelsea celebrates the winning of the English Premier League after the match against Manchester United in Stamford Bridge in London, April 29, 2006. | Photocredit: Eddie Keogh/Reuters
Claude Makelele van Chelsea celebrates the winning of the English Premier League after the match against Manchester United in Stamford Bridge in London, April 29, 2006. | Photocredit: Eddie Keogh/Reuters
After arriving from Real Madrid, Claude Makelele became the conductor of midfield for Chelsea, under Jose Mourinho.
In the 2004/05 season, Makelele Chelsea helped to win the Premier League title, with a league-bear of only 15 goals.
The French International Makelele made 144 performances with Chelsea and won two competition cups and the FA Cup, together with Back-to-Back Premier League titles.
Dimitar Berbatov: Tottenham Hotspur to Manchester United, € 36 million (2008)
Dimitar Berbatov moved to Manchester United from Tottenham Hotspur in 2008 after snarling Manchester City.
Dimitar Berbatov van Manchester United celebrates with the Premier League trophy in the dressing room after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal in Old Trafford on May 16, 2009. | Photocredit: John Peters
Dimitar Berbatov van Manchester United celebrates with the Premier League trophy in the dressing room after the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal in Old Trafford on May 16, 2009. | Photocredit: John Peters
He then became helping the Red Devils to win two Premier League titles, the League Cup and the Club World Cup in his four seasons in Old Trafford.
Berbatov scored 20 goals in the Premier League season 2010-11 and shared the League Golden Boot Award with Carlos Tevez from Manchester City.
Cristiano Ronaldo: Juventus to Man Utd, € 15m (2021)
Cristiano Ronaldo made a sensational return to Manchester United from Juventus on Deadline Day in 2021.
But he did not succeed in inspiring United to silverware, Ronaldo left his mark with his finishing skills and scored 27 goals from 54 performances in two seasons.
Published on September 1, 2025
