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The transfer season is here, and clubs across Europe are getting their business done early.
Paris Saint-Germain have arguably enjoyed the best transfer window so far, with Barcelona not far behind. Manchester United have finally got their man, while Manchester City and Chelsea have been linked with some big-money moves.
There is still a lot to go, and there will be surprises at every turn. However, some big names have already changed their clubs, with more expected to follow. There will be some shocking transfers as well, with many clubs waiting for the Euros to end.
We look at the 5 biggest transfers completed so far- July 2021.
#5 Dayot Upamecano (RB Leipzig to Bayern Munich)
Regarded as one of the best young centre-backs in the world, Dayot Upamecano signed a deal with Bayern Munich in February this year, and is now an official player of the club.
Bayern Munich paid £38.2 million to acquire Upamecano from RB Leipzig, and the France international will replace the departing David Alaba at centre-back. Upamecano has been a consistent performer for RB Leipzig since joining the club in 2017, and was linked with some of the biggest clubs in the world before joining Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich have a history of scooping up all the best talents in the Bundesliga, and Upamecano is no different. The 22-year-old could form the bedrock of the Bavarian giants' defence in the next decade.
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#4 Georginio Wijnaldum (Liverpool to Paris Saint-Germain)
It was evident for some time that Georginio Wijnaldum's time at Liverpool was coming to an end, with an impasse on contract talks being a clear sign that the midfielder is set to leave the Premier League club soon.
Wijnaldum was set to join Barcelona on a free transfer before Paris Saint-Germain came calling. It has been suggested that the Parisian giants offered a better contract to the Netherlands international, and with Barcelona in a difficult financial situation Wijnaldum decided to join Paris Saint-Germain.
The 30-year-old was extremely important to Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool and played a key role in their Champions League and Premier League success. Wijnaldum made 237 appearances in five seasons for Liverpool, scoring 22 goals and providing 16 assists.
#3 Memphis Depay (Lyon to Barcelona)
Memphis Depay.
One has to admire how Memphis Depay has rebuilt his career after a poor stint at Manchester United.
A highly-rated talent during his PSV Eindhoven days, Depay struggled to establish himself at Manchester United. The Netherlands international joined Lyon in January 2017, and has thrived in France. Depay was Lyon's star during his four-and-a-half seasons at the club, making 178 appearances in all competitions, scoring 76 goals and providing 56 assists.
The 27-year-old deserved another chance at a top European club and he has now got that at Barcelona. A versatile forward, Depay is a confident character who has what it takes to thrive at his new club.
#2 Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund to Manchester United)
The saga is over. Manchester United announced recently that they had agreed a deal with Borussia Dortmund to sign Jadon Sancho.
Manchester United's pursuit of Sancho started last summer, with reliable reports confirming that he was the club's priority signing. However, Borussia Dortmund's refusal to reduce the transfer fee saw the deal fall apart, but this time the Red Devils have got their target.
One of the best attackers in world football, Sancho enjoyed three excellent seasons at Borussia Dortmund. Manchester United have been on the search for a right-winger for some time now, and the 21-year-old fits the bill perfectly. Sancho is currently with the England squad at the Euros.
#1 David Alaba (Bayern Munich to Real Madrid)
Real Madrid's decision to let Sergio Ramos raised plenty of eyebrows, but they have already signed a quality replacement in David Alaba.
A highly-versatile player, Alaba made 431 appearances for Bayern Munich, winning ten Bundesliga titles and two Champions League titles. Capable of playing as a left-back, centre-back, in midfield and on the wings, the Austria international is widely regarded as one of the best players in the world.
A player of his quality is very rarely available on a free transfer, and Real Madrid have done well to acquire his services. The 29-year-old enjoyed a good Euros campaign and will be keen to get started.
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