Top 10 Ligue 1 Transfers This Summer
Paris Saint-Germain dominated Ligue 1's spending this summer, breaking their transfer record twice within days. Monaco, Strasbourg, and Paris FC also made notable moves to reshape their squads. Below are the ten biggest confirmed Ligue 1 transfers, ranked by fee, all figures given in euros.
Mika Godts: Ajax to PSG
PSG added Belgian winger Mika Godts fresh off a breakout Eredivisie campaign. The deal is worth up to €55 million including add-ons, according to Ajax's own statement. Godts scored 26 goals in 115 appearances for Ajax and was named the Eredivisie's Cruyff Talent of the Year. He has signed a five-year contract running until 2031.
Maghnes Akliouche: Monaco to PSG
PSG beat Liverpool to sign France international Maghnes Akliouche from fellow Ligue 1 side Monaco. The transfer fee is reported at 50 million euros, settling months of tense negotiations between the clubs. Akliouche registered 50 goal involvements in 139 appearances during his time at Monaco. He has signed a five-year contract running until 2031.
Ferran Torres: Barcelona to PSG
PSG signed World Cup-winning forward Ferran Torres from Barcelona shortly after his extra-time final winner for Spain. The deal is worth around €50 million, reuniting Torres with former Spain coach Luis Enrique. Torres scored 21 goals in 49 appearances for Barcelona last season. He has signed a five-year contract and taken the number nine shirt.
Matthis Abline: Nantes to Monaco
Monaco signed striker Matthis Abline from relegated Nantes, becoming the club's record sale. The agreement is worth 25 million euros plus five million in performance-related bonuses. Abline scored eight goals for Nantes last season despite their relegation to Ligue 2. He has signed a five-year contract running until June 2031.
Karim Coulibaly: Werder Bremen to Strasbourg
Strasbourg signed highly-rated German teenage defender Karim Coulibaly, making him their most expensive signing ever. The deal is worth 20 million euros guaranteed, plus five million in possible bonus payments. Coulibaly made 27 appearances for Bremen last season, helping them survive in the Bundesliga. He has signed a five-year contract with Strasbourg.
Eliezer Mayenda: Sunderland to Rennes
Rennes brought Spanish forward Eliezer Mayenda back to French football after a mixed spell in England. The transfer is worth around 20 million euros, excluding bonuses, with the total package potentially reaching €25m. Mayenda helped Sunderland win promotion before struggling for regular starts in the Premier League. He has signed a five-year contract running until 2031.
Diego Coppola: Brighton to Paris FC
Paris FC made Diego Coppola's loan move permanent, signing the Italian defender outright from Brighton. The fee is reported at €18 million plus €2 million in performance-related add-ons. Coppola impressed during a six-month loan spell at Paris FC after struggling for minutes in England. He has signed a five-year contract running until 2031.
Ayase Ueda: Feyenoord to Lille
Lille signed Japanese striker Ayase Ueda after he finished as Eredivisie top scorer with Feyenoord. The reported fee is 15 million euros, a modest sum given his standout season in Rotterdam. Ueda scored 25 league goals last season and netted twice for Japan at the World Cup. He has signed a contract running until 2030.
Pablo Pagis: Lorient to Paris FC
Paris FC signed French forward Pablo Pagis from Lorient after his breakout campaign in Ligue 1. The deal is understood to be worth around €15 million, according to L'Équipe. Pagis scored 10 goals and added five assists in 28 appearances for Lorient last season. He has signed a contract running until June 2031.
Deivid Washington: Chelsea to Strasbourg
Strasbourg finally completed a long-delayed deal to sign Brazilian striker Deivid Washington from sister club Chelsea. The transfer fee is reported at around ten million euros, following a collapsed €21m deal two years earlier. Washington made just a handful of appearances for Chelsea's first team after joining from Santos. He has signed a contract with Strasbourg as their record signing.