The Bundesliga once again underlined its reputation as Europe’s premier seller’s market in the summer of 2025. Collectively, German clubs raked in £758.9 million from player sales, while restricting their outlay to a comparatively modest £563.7 million.
That healthy surplus owed much to the exits of high-profile names such as Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike, both snapped up by cash-rich Premier League sides. Yet, despite exporting top talents, Bundesliga clubs still reinvested strategically, ensuring the arrival of exciting new faces.
Here’s a closer look at the five most expensive Bundesliga signings of the summer window.