A host of Nigerian footballers, including Victor Osimhen, Wilfred Ndidi, and Moses Simon, sealed moves across Europe, Asia, and Africa for the 2025/26 season
Here are some of the key transfers:
Victor Boniface moves to Werder Bremen from Bayer Leverkusen on one-year loan
🚨🟢⚪️ Victor Boniface has just completed his medical tests at Werder Bremen. pic.twitter.com/y6UOS5Mgb9
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) September 1, 2025
Victor Osimhen moved from Napoli to Galatasaray in what is the most expensive transfer in Turkish football history.
Wilfred Ndidi left Leicester City to join Turkish club Besiktas.
Moses Simon completed a transfer from Nantes to newly promoted French club Paris FC.
Chidozie Awaziem returned to Europe from MLS side Colorado Rapids to sign with Nantes.
Henry Onyekuru joined Turkish club Gençlerbirliği after a stint in Saudi Arabia.
Semi Ajayi moved to Hull City on a free transfer after his contract with West Bromwich Albion expired.
Tolu Arokodare secured a transfer to Wolves on deadline day from Genk.
Samuel Chukwueze joined his Super Eagles teammates Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey at Fulham.
Chuba Akpom joined Ipswich Town from Ajax on a season-long loan to strengthen their attack.
Adebayo Adeleye signed a two-year deal with Greek side FC Volos. He spent last season at Cypriot club EN Paralimniou.
Leon Balogun signed a one-year contract with Cyprus-based Aris Limassol after leaving Rangers of Scotland.
Benjamin Tanimu moved to Moroccan side Maghreb Fez from Crawley Town after limited opportunities in England.
Jamil Muhammad signed for Saudi Second Division club Wej from Sporting Lagos
Sevilla have reached a mutual agreement to terminate the contract of 28 year old forward Kelechi Iheanacho. He is now a free agent.
Kelechi Iheanacho’s contract has been terminated by @SevillaFC . 🇳🇬 pic.twitter.com/eD0GQwHGVw
— DSI_Football (@DSI_Football) September 1, 2025