Fourteen Nigerian Footballers Who Made Big Moves In 2025 Summer Transfer Window

From record-breaking deals to fresh starts in Europe and Saudi Arabia, a good number of Nigerian footballers made headlines during the 2025 summer transfer window.

Below is a roundup of some of the most notable moves involving Nigerian footballers during the 2025 summer transfer window:

1. Victor Osimhen – Galatasaray

The Super Eagles striker stole the spotlight, moving from Napoli to Galatasaray for €75 million. It is now the most expensive transfer in Turkish football history.

2. Victor Boniface – Werder Bremen

The 24-year-old forward joined Werder Bremen on a season-long loan from Bayer Leverkusen. His move was confirmed on 1 September 2025 after passing medical checks.

3. Wilfred Ndidi – Beşiktaş

After Leicester City’s relegation, Ndidi opted for a fresh challenge in Turkey, signing for Beşiktaş in a €9.5 million deal. He is expected to anchor their midfield.

4. Moses Simon – Paris FC

The experienced winger left Nantes for newly promoted Paris FC in a €7 million move. His Ligue 1 expertise will be key for the club’s survival.

5. Chidozie Awaziem – Nantes

The defender returned to France after a stint in the MLS, leaving Colorado Rapids to rejoin Nantes on a three-year contract.

6. Toluwalase Arokodare – Wolves

Wolves splashed £24 million to sign the 23-year-old striker from Genk. He will compete for a starting role in the Premier League.

7. Samuel Chukwueze – Fulham

After struggling for game time at AC Milan, Chukwueze joined Fulham on an initial loan with a non-mandatory purchase option potentially worth €25 million.

8. Gift Orban – Hoffenheim

The 22-year-old striker swapped Lyon for Hoffenheim in a €9 million deal with €3 million add-ons. He made an instant impact, scoring on his debut.

9. Emmanuel Dennis – Blackburn Rovers

Dennis, out of favour at Nottingham Forest, secured a loan to Blackburn Rovers, aiming to revive his career in the Championship.

10. Papa Daniel Mustapha – NK Celje

The former Plateau United forward moved to Slovenian side NK Celje on a three-year deal, marking his first European adventure.

11. Christian Nwachukwu – Sheffield United

The 19-year-old winger completed a move from Bulgaria’s Botev Plovdiv to Sheffield United, continuing his rapid rise in Europe.

12. Asisat Oshoala – Bay FC

The six-time African Women’s Footballer of the Year winner is currently in Saudi Arabia to complete a permanent move to the Saudi Women’s club, Al Hilal, from American club, Bay FC.

13. Chiamaka Okwuchukwu – San Diego Wave

The Rivers Angels forward joined San Diego Wave, keeping Nigeria well represented in American women’s football.

14. Rasheedat Ajibade – Paris Saint-Germain

Ajibade left Atlético Madrid to sign for PSG on a free transfer, with a contract running until June 2027.