Super Eagles stars and rising talents make major moves across Europe in January 2026.
The January transfer window was busy for Nigerian footballers, with Super Eagles stars and emerging talents securing moves across Europe and beyond.
Clubs in the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 reshuffled their squads midway through the season, keeping Nigerian players in high demand.
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Here are the most notable Nigerian transfers completed in the winter window:
- Ademola Lookman (Atlético Madrid)
Lookman completed the biggest Nigerian transfer of the window, moving from Atalanta to Atlético Madrid in a deal reported at €35 million. The Super Eagles winger joins Diego Simeone’s side after impressing in Serie A. - Terem Moffi (FC Porto)
Moffi left OGC Nice on loan to Portuguese giants FC Porto, seeking regular playing time after a saga with Nice fans. Porto secured an option to make the deal permanent. - Rafiu Durosinmi (Pisa)
Durosinmi moved from Viktoria Plzeň to Serie A side Pisa for around €9 million. He has already scored once and provided an assist in three appearances. - Sadiq Umar (Valencia)
Umar switched La Liga clubs, joining Valencia from Real Sociedad in a €5 million deal. The striker aims to regain form after an injury-hit spell. - Tochukwu Nnadi (Olympique Marseille)
Young midfielder Nnadi joined Marseille from Zulte Waregem for €6 million, a major step up in his career with Ligue 1 opportunities. - Sani Suleiman (RB Leipzig)
Highly-rated teenager Suleiman moved from AS Trenčín to RB Leipzig for €5 million, seen as a long-term prospect for the German club. - Uchenna Ogundu (Augsburg)
Ogundu transferred from Alanyaspor to Bundesliga side Augsburg, signing a contract until 2031 for €4.5 million. - Chibuike Nwaiwu (Trabzonspor)
Nwaiwu joined Trabzonspor in Turkey, highlighting the growing presence of Nigerian players in the Turkish Super Lig.
The January window showcased Nigerian talent in high demand, with players moving to top European leagues and clubs investing in both immediate impact players and long-term prospects.
