How Nigerian Players Moved in the Transfer Window

The 2025 summer transfer window was a busy one for Nigerian footballers, with major deals, surprising switches, and emotional farewells. 

From record-breaking signings to career revivals, Nigerian players left their mark across Europe and beyond.

Nigerian Players on the Move

Victor Osimhen – Made a record-breaking €75m switch from Napoli to Galatasaray, becoming the most expensive signing in Turkish football history.

Victor Boniface – Left Bayer Leverkusen on loan to Werder Bremen, a move completed on 1 September after medicals and paperwork.

Wilfred Ndidi – Joined Beşiktaş for €9.5m after Leicester’s relegation, expected to play a key role in their midfield rebuild.

Moses Simon – Exited Nantes for Paris FC in a €7m deal, bringing his Ligue 1 experience to the newly promoted club.

Samuel Chukwueze – Secured a loan to Fulham from AC Milan, with a potential €25m permanent option if things go well in England.

Gift Orban – Swapped Lyon for Hoffenheim in a €9m move plus add-ons and scored on his Bundesliga debut.

Toluwalase Arokodare – Signed by Wolves from Genk for £24m, one of the club’s biggest deals of the summer.

Emmanuel Dennis – Left Nottingham Forest for a loan move to Blackburn Rovers, hoping to revive his career in the Championship.

Kelechi Iheanacho – Ended his Sevilla contract by mutual agreement, linked with Celtic but currently a free agent.

Chidozie Awaziem – Returned to France from the MLS, rejoining Nantes on a three-year deal after leaving Colorado Rapids.

Papa Daniel Mustapha – Former Plateau United striker signed a three-year contract with Slovenian side NK Celje, his first move abroad.

Christian Nwachukwu – The 19-year-old winger left Bulgarian side Botev Plovdiv for Sheffield United, continuing his rapid European rise.

Women’s Football Moves

Asisat Oshoala – Departed Barcelona Femeni for Bay FC in the NWSL, signing a contract through 2026 with an option for 2027.

Chiamaka Okwuchukwu – Joined San Diego Wave from Rivers Angels, adding to the strong Nigerian presence in U.S. women’s football.

Rasheedat Ajibade – Completed a high-profile switch to PSG on a free transfer after leaving Atlético Madrid, signing until 2027.