The window closing day, led by Luis Diaz, Bentancur, Alvarez and others, is a lively scene of crazy signing, and it is a long-lost grand occasion. Newcastle United, which signed five new aid contracts for 85 million pounds, unexpectedly became the most expensive team, while Vlahovic, the winner of the winter window, was worth 8 1.6 million euros. Even in the summer window, it is definitely an earthquake-level transaction. No matter from the total expenditure, turnover, the number of participating teams and the value of players, the consumption vitality of the five major leagues in this winter window has gradually recovered.
Before the deadline of 65438+1October 3 1, the top 20 teams in the Premier League had spent 65438+877 million pounds in 30 days, which was more than twice as much as the top 20 teams in the Premier League spent in the winter window of 20021(842 million pounds). After all, at that time, most Premier League teams chose a pessimistic New Year because of the aftermath of the Premier League's waist-cutting in the first half of 2020, as well as the sharp drop in tickets and match day income that lasted for nearly one year. Ben Helamaa, the winning bidder, is worth 20 million pounds, which can only be regarded as an ordinary deal this year. Except for Amad Diallo and Stefanovic, such as Sang Song, who are introduced by Manchester City duo with an eye to the future, they are not the core figures of Villa so far, and their pessimism is obvious at a glance.
It is true that the Omicron epidemic raging on the island is now more rampant, but the collective action of the Premier League powers to check for leaks and fill vacancies has improved significantly compared with last year. As many as 12 teams participated in the cash transaction, and only Leicester and Leeds United joined hands to sign a zero contract. The total expenditure of 280 million pounds made last year's winter window expenditure a fraction. In addition to the initial demonstration of "earning ability" by the new local tyrant team Newcastle, the transactions inside and outside the league are particularly active. Although half of Big6 was shelved, Manchester City, Liverpool and Tottenham were all active once on the deadline. After Ranieri's class, Watford, who signed six consecutive relegations, became one of the top 20 teams to complete the official transfer.
The recovery of Premier League consumption may be what most fans expect, and Serie A and La Liga, which have been traumatized by the epidemic for a year, are no longer bystanders in the winter window. Vlahovic, who was still flirting with Arsenal when Juve intercepted Hu, did not hesitate to meet the manager of the lion, showing his determination to avoid sinking back into the front line. Although Barcelona didn't make a cash deal after Phelan Torres, the red and blue giants struggling in the summer partially met Harvey's signing needs.
In addition to the two giants who spend the most money, Atletico Madrid, Inter Milan, AC Milan, Atlanta and other league backbones have also completed the reinforcement through small transactions and leasing. As for the Bundesliga, which is used to the collective silence in the winter window, although the first group was absent, augsburg introduced Pepi, an American star of hope, and Wolfsburg replaced Wehorst with Wendell, which was also a rare big deal in previous years.
Vlahovic and Phelan Torres are the prelude to the next wave of money burning in the European League? After all, Mbappé and Harland, which will definitely enter the market in the summer, are bound to trigger a long-lost war of grabbing people, but before the bidding starts, the "warm-up" way of European giants is visa-free+lease buyout. Although there are many "big fish" in the winter window of 2022, such as Alves, Coutinho, Kurushevsky, Mashal, Ndombe Lai, Gohsens and even Eriksson, they all changed their ways, either joining freely or renting for half a year, and then discussing buyout in the summer. The change of mainstream trading mode also shows that most teams are calm in winter window operation. This mode of operation is Inter Milan, caycedo and Gohsens are all instant power supplements. The team not only continued the idea of cleaning up high-paid players since the summer window, but also responded to the pressure brought by Juve's crazy acquisition at the least cost.
In addition, the "chain operation" that pressed the deadline also made this winter window close in a particularly dazzling way, adding a lot of drama: although Barcelona failed to sell Dembele on a global scale, it still couldn't stand Obamyan's imitation of Alves, who was full of feelings, and completed the transaction with a substantial salary cut; Newcastle bought Chris Wood from relegation rival Burnley, who searched for guns at Wehorst in the Bundesliga, and Wolfsburg, which was poached, added Wendell in time. Everton sold D-Nie early in the morning, but immediately enriched the wings with Gazi, Mekolenko and Patterson. With Lampard in charge, Toffee gave two gifts to the new coaches, Vanderbeck and Ali. Even Manchester City, which basically confirmed that Phelan Torres left the team in May 438+February last year, won Julian Alvarez with a Spanish transfer fee of 1/3.
Of course, some people are particularly lively in winter windows, while others are silent. If Real Madrid insists on "the best team" because of its established strategy and self-confidence in the team's performance, then Arsenal, which makes inquiries all over the world, will eventually make fans frustrated to the extreme. Manchester United and Paris, which are far more urgent than signing contracts, and Bayern, who rarely make big moves in the winter window, also joined the army of onlookers. Obviously, their strong moment is five months later.
Buyers' inventory: Newcastle showed its "ability to make money" at first, while Barcelona continued its ghostly operation.
At the end of the winter window in 2022, Newcastle, Juventus and Barcelona became Qian Sanqiang's burning teams. In addition to De Cenit, the only non-five-league team among the top ten spending teams, Everton, Tottenham, Florence, Watford and other teams have also made a presence in the ball market with enough active participation. Take stock of the major gold owners in the winter window. Who can spend the most and who can spend the most?
No surprise award: Newcastle United
Main signings: Trippier (6.5438+0.5 million euros), Criswood (30 million euros), guimaraes (42 10 million euros), Danbourne (6.5438+0.5 million euros) and Taggart (on loan).
From the end of the year to the beginning of the year, Newcastle continued to dominate the football market. In theory, although it has a budget of more than 200 million pounds, the "Magpie" that finally tested the water for the first time only spent less than half. Although Diego Carlos, the defender and the boatman in the original plan were defeated because the players were not interested in Newcastle, Lingard, whose deadline was hotly speculated, was also deprived of the opportunity to join on loan, the magpies who have all completed the third-line reinforcement are better than their peers who have also made great efforts to avoid relegation, both in terms of cost and new aid level. The experience of Trippier and Wood is exactly what Newcastle need.
Cross the rubicon award: Juventus
Major signings: Vlahovic (8,654.38+0.6 million euros) and zakaria (8.6 million euros).
70 million transfer fee+1 1.6 million agency commission. In the post-Cristiano Ronaldo era, Vlahovic became the third most valuable player in Juventus history. After the new year's financial report showed a huge loss of 2. 1 billion euros, the Bianconeri's gamble on the Champions League seat was already a bow without turning back. Serbia's unique goal-scoring efficiency in Serie A can undoubtedly solve the urgent needs of zebra who can't score at present. After seeing off Bentancur and Kurushevsky, who made almost no substantial contribution and the fans' comments continued to decline, zakaria, whose contract expired in the summer, won only 8.6 million euros, which was at least a good deal on the books.
Extreme Operation Award: Barcelona
Main signings: Phelan Torres (55 million euros), Adama Traore (loan), Obamyan (visa-free) and Alves (visa-free).
After laporta took office, Barcelona became more and more "unconventional" in the football market: after the summer window visa-free Dafa, the arrival of Alves and Obameian didn't cost Barcelona a penny in cash, and the impact on the increasingly tight salary cap was almost zero. And 55 million euros started the first shot of the big winter window transaction, showing that the team's financial situation is definitely not as bad as laporta has repeatedly advertised.
But this winter, Barcelona's biggest invention is "hedging": Adama Traore is on loan from Wolves, and the long-term buyout clause of 35 million euros is not mandatory, apparently to offset the buyout fee of Terrinca of the same amount that Wolves are not prepared to implement. Of course, Barcelona, which insisted on "never losing money", except Umtiti, who was doomed to be badly injured by Dembele, also let the team renew their contract and share their annual salary, which suddenly eclipsed a lot.
Meeting courtesy award: Everton
Main signings: Mekolenko (23.5 million euros), Patterson (140,000 euros), Vanderbeck (loan), Ali (loan) and Gazi (loan).
Mosley is not a stingy master, but the reality is that money is inexhaustible. After seeing off Diego, which Benitez didn't approve of, and then driving away the Spanish coach, the toffee within our means gave the new coach Lampard a very sincere New Year's red envelope: the left-back Mecollon, who was introduced to the counterpoint, experienced the European Cup tempering, and Patterson, who was scratching, was also interested in making good use of his new talent "magic lamp". Van der Beck can bring a lot of vitality to the midfield, and Ali, who is introduced with zero down payment, deserves it. Considering that the latter's slump at Tottenham is more about attitude than ability, the team obviously made a good deal.
Take a rainy day award: Liverpool
Main contract: Luis Diaz (45 million euros)
Salah's new contract with a weekly salary of 400,000 pounds was delayed, and the African Cup of Nations made the Red Army lose its center and frontcourt position. Liverpool fans, who are increasingly questioning the continuous enthusiasm of the management, received a slightly unexpected gift in the new year: Diaz, the third most expensive in the winter window, although not the most scarce position of the Red Army, can also see the team's long-term operation ideas. The Colombian winger, who tied with Messi as the top scorer in last year's Copa America, is only 25 years old and his peak has not yet arrived. Once the team is not prepared to raise the total salary and decides to break up with Trident, Diaz is obviously one of the important newcomers in the reconstruction of the Red Army.
The only one out is Arsenal.
Mainly transferred out: Obameian (termination), Kolasinac (termination), Niels (loan), Chambers (free transfer) and Pablo Mali (loan).
Although Arsenal tried to bring in Morata before the transfer window closed, and made an offer to De Thomas, it is expected that the Gunners will even be turned away because of their persistent delay and hypocrisy. The team's radical policy of reducing staff and increasing efficiency reached its peak in this winter window: Mali and Chambers left at the same time, the thickness of the team's central defender was further weakened, niles went to Rome to meet Mourinho, and there was no reliable rotation of the back. As for Obamyan, the former captain of "Send the God of Sorrow", although he saved a lot of money, the means really chilled the audience. Perhaps the biggest failure of the gunners in this winter window is not that they didn't get anything from signing the contract, but that they failed to send Lionel away in time!
Text | Yang Jian
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