The 2025 summer transfer window proved eventful for Nigerian footballers, with headline-grabbing deals, fresh career turns, and bold steps across Europe and beyond.
Victor Osimhen dominated the market chatter after sealing a record-breaking €75 million move from Napoli to Galatasaray, the most expensive transfer in Turkish football history.
Other Super Eagles stars also switched clubs: Wilfred Ndidi signed for Beşiktaş following Leicester City’s relegation, Moses Simon joined Paris FC, while Samuel Chukwueze departed AC Milan for a loan spell at Fulham.
Forwards were particularly active. Toluwalase Arokodare completed a £24 million transfer to Wolves, Gift Orban left Lyon for Hoffenheim, and Victor Boniface secured a loan move to Werder Bremen. Emmanuel Dennis dropped to the Championship with Blackburn Rovers, while Kelechi Iheanacho became a free agent after leaving Sevilla.
Emerging talents also made their mark, with Papa Daniel Mustapha joining Slovenian side NK Celje and 19-year-old Christian Nwachukwu signing for Sheffield United from Bulgaria.
On the women’s side, Super Falcons captain Asisat Oshoala ended her Barcelona career to sign with Bay FC in the United States. Rasheedat Ajibade moved to Paris Saint-Germain after leaving Atlético Madrid, while Chiamaka Okwuchukwu switched from Rivers Angels to San Diego Wave.
From record-breaking transfers to career restarts, Nigerian players once again underlined their growing influence on the global football stage.
