Aston Villa emerged as the highest-earning club from player sales during the 2025 January transfer window, raking in an impressive €110.7 million, according to BBC News.
Aston Villa’s Big-Money Moves
• Jhon Duran → Al-Nassr (€77 million)
• Jaden Philogene → Ipswich (€23.7 million)
• Diego Carlos → Fenerbahce (€10 million)
Their total earnings were just €400,000 more than second-placed FC Porto, who also had a huge window.
Top 10 Highest-Earning Clubs (January 2025)
1. Aston Villa (€110.7M)
• Biggest Sale: Jhon Duran (€77M to Al-Nassr)
2. FC Porto (€110.3M)
• Biggest Sale: Nico Gonzalez (€60M to Man City)
3. Eintracht Frankfurt (€78.5M)
• Biggest Sale: Omar Marmoush (€75M to Man City)
4. Napoli (€71M)
• Biggest Sale: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (€70M to PSG)
5. Paris Saint-Germain (€58.6M)
• Biggest Sale: Xavi Simons (€50M to RB Leipzig)
6. RC Lens (€54M)
• Biggest Sale: Abdukodir Khusanov (€40M to Man City)
7. Botafogo (€50M)
• Biggest Sale: Luiz Henrique (€33M to Zenit)
8. Palmeiras (€41.5M)
• Biggest Sale: Vitor Reis (€30M to Man City)
9. Stade Reims (€38.2M)
• Biggest Sale: Emmanuel Agbadou (€20M to Wolves)
10. Zenit (€36M)
• Biggest Sale: Claudinho (€20M to Al-Sadd)
Saudi Influence & Premier League Dominance
The Saudi Pro League played a huge role in this window, with Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli, and Al-Sadd making big-money signings. Meanwhile, Manchester City continued their youth investment by securing Nico Gonzalez, Abdukodir Khusanov, and Vitor Reis.
With record-breaking sales and signings, the 2025 January transfer window has set the stage for an exciting second half of the season!
