The January transfer window has become the most effective in the history of football, writes Inside Fifa.

Last month, clubs made 5863 international transfers, which became a new record. Last year, which was the previous record, there were 20% of transfers less.

The total amount of these transfers amounted to $ 2.35 billion, which is also a new record. The previous achievement established in 2023 was almost 58% less.

Most of all, expected, spent English clubs - $ 621 million. Next are German clubs (295 million), Italian (223 million), French (209 million) and Saudi (202 million).

Also, records were set in women's football. 455 international transfers were made, and the total amount of transitions amounted to $ 5.8 million. Both indicators became record. In addition, January-2025 became the first month when women's transfers worth more than $ 1 million were recorded.

Earlier, Donetsk Shakhtar announced his newcomer.