🎥 0815 is old news: the best transfer announcements of the summer | OneFootball

The 2025 summer transfer window is officially closed, and once again, we got to marvel at some incredible new signings. Or rather: we got to watch some crazy transfer announcements on social media yet again. Every year, the clubs outdo themselves with their videos!

So it’s high time to look back at the transfers that took place this summer. Here are the most creative announcements from around the world:

1. Papu Gómez to Calcio Padova

When the Italians do something, it’s stylish 90% of the time. With the introduction video for Argentine Papu Gómez at Calcio Padova, we have to ask ourselves: why didn’t they just make a feature film out of it? We would have watched it.

2. Aubameyang to Marseille

A storm is brewing in France, and in Marseille, that can only mean one thing: after just one year away, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is back at the club. And this announcement, complete with its own song for the new signing, is really something to behold.

3. Thiago Almada to Olympique Lyon

How do you fit two GOATs into one announcement video? Simple: have Messi send a message to Lyon’s new signing Thiago Almada with the words, “Don’t listen to Cristiano, Ligue 1 is incredible.” That’s one way to do it.

4. Saúl Ñíguez to Flamengo

Announcement video in the “Better Call Saul” style when you’ve just signed a Saúl? Seems obvious for Flamengo. Thanks for the earworm, now I have to watch the series again.

5. Ismaël Gharbi to FC Augsburg

GTA or FCA? Doesn’t matter, as long as it’s the Bundesliga. Many thanks to FC Augsburg, who really went all out with this transfer announcement for new signing Gharbi on deadline day.

6. Alessio Castro-Montes to 1. FC Köln

“Because my reputation is at stake, not 1. FC Köln’s.” Oh Köln, with this video you’ve won the hearts of all reality TV and Pietro Lombardi fans. We hope Alessio stays for a long time to come.

7. Kyle Walker to Burnley

Gets stuck in your head and stays there. It’s not the first time Burnley’s social media team has delivered with a transfer announcement. This time, you can enjoy a classic. If you don’t have an earworm after reading the caption, you’re lying.

8. And at Bayer, they’ve simply had enough

Almost the entire championship team lost, the coach sacked after just two matchdays – at Bayer Leverkusen, they’ll probably be glad for a bit more peace and stability in the coming weeks and months. And, of course, for not getting another call from Fabrizio Romano with the next transfer rumor.

Which transfer announcement was your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

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