'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
The winter transfer window is now officially closed. Much to the delight of fans, teams have strengthened their squad by bringing necessary reinforcements. The new players will look to settle in their new teams as quickly as possible and have an impact on the performances of their respective squad.
Ideally, it takes time for players to go into a new club and settle in the mid-season. That is one of the reasons why few teams prefer securing the services of players in January although they will join the club in the following summer.
Despite the fact that anything can happen in football, there are few players who will be massive successes in their new teams if they can fulfil their potential. The transfers obviously suit them and the teams will only be benefited by these signings.
Without further ado, let us take a look at three signings in the transfer window which will be a huge hit in future.
#1 Krzysztof Piatek (AC Milan)
Arguably, the biggest winners of the January transfer window is AC Milan, who replaced Gonzalo Higuain with Krzysztof Piatek. The Rossoneri forked out £35m to sign him on a five-year deal. The 23-year-old has been a sensation at Genoa this season, scoring 13 goals in the Serie A so far.
There was no doubt why Krzysztof Piatek was linked with Europe's top clubs. The young marksman has proven decisive for Genoa since his arrival at Italy. His performances helped Genoa avoid the relegation zone so far and prosper in the Coppa Italia.
His exploits helped him give a tough competition to the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mauro Icardi and Ciro Immobile in the race of the league's top goal scorer.
Piatek's brilliance in front of goal with such a low support system is extremely rare and there is no doubt that Milan will be benefited from his arrival at the San Siro. He has already scored twice in the Coppa Italia for Milan which saw them defeat Napoli and go through to the semi-finals.
It remains to be seen how the Piatek fares till the end of the season but he has made a strong start to his career with Milan which is why he is already a crowd favourite.
#2 Frenkie de Jong (Barcelona)
Frenkie De Jong is a product of the famed Ajax academy, which is one of the finest in the world. Some of the world's greatest players of their generation were from Ajax and they had a great relationship with Barcelona over the years.
De Jong will move to the Nou Camp this summer as he signed a five-year deal, with Barcelona agreeing to pay €75m for his services. The 21-year-old Dutch midfielder garnered huge interest across Europe due to his wonderful displays and the Barcelona board had to fight with the likes of PSG and Manchester City to poach him.
It is very rare for a player of his age to show immaculate control and maturity on the ball, but De Jong is already touted to be the next big thing in Europe. Being a central midfielder, he has scored 6 goals and provided 10 assists for Ajax in almost 60 appearances.
With Ivan Rakitic not getting any younger and Arturo Vidal being a short term signing after the departure of Andres Iniesta, De Jong's signing will be beneficial and is a long term solution to Barcelona's midfield problems. Moreover, his style of play is similar to that of the Catalan giants which is why he will fit well into the Blaugrana squad. It is crystal clear why he is already a massive favourite in the Nou Camp already.
#3 Leandro Paredes (Paris Saint Germain)
Paris Saint-Germain won the race to sign highly-rated midfielder Leandro Paredes for €40m. The 24-year-old Argentine moved from Zenit St. Petersburg to PSG, amidst a host of clubs showing their interest in securing his signature.
The transfer will obviously be a boost for Thomas Tuchel's side as the manager spoke about the necessity of another midfielder. Adrien Rabiot is set to leave the club when his contract expires and moreover, starlets like Neymar and Marco Verratti remains injured, which made Tuchel desperate for reinforcements in the squad.
Bringing in a dynamic midfielder like Paredes will provide Thomas Tuchel's side with the necessary ammunition to fight in Europe. Paredes can provide the likes of Di Maria with space and freedom while going forward and pick out forwards like Cavani and Mbappe with his pinpoint passes.
The Argentine already has nine caps with his national team and has 3 goals and 2 assists in league for Zenit in just 15 appearances this season. He is well known for dominating opponents by dictating tempo and picking out passes.
It is expected that Paredes will only get better under the tutelage of Thomas Tuchel and will obviously play a huge part in PSG as the season progresses.
