6 February 2025 - 3:33 PM
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IMAGO | Joäo Félix is one of the many high-profile players that was sent out on loan during the winter window. But is he really part of a new trend?
Transfer analysis: Declining loan deals, but rising value of loaned players
- The winter transfer window is often quiet for permanent signings, and 2025 was no exception. However, several high-profile loan deals were completed in the final days.
- We have analysed all the transfer data from the recently concluded winter window to take a deeper look at the loan market.
- Why it matters: Historically, loan moves have outnumbered permanent transfers involving a fee.
- The perspective: Many clubs agree that transfer fees have reached unsustainable levels, but are loans becoming a key tool to navigate rising costs?
Marcus Rashford, Mathys Tel, Evan Ferguson, Antony, Emiliano Buendía, Chukwuemeka, Álvaro Morata—the list goes on.
At first glance, this January transfer window suggests that European clubs have fully embraced the loan market.
But is this a new trend in the 2025 winter window, or are we simply captivated by the number of high-profile players sent out on loan?
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