5 winners of summer transfer window 2019

The summer transfer window has passed, at least until January offers that second chance.

The incomings and outgoings have shaped up some of the sides, while the rest have been hit with utmost misery.

Not only Premier League sides, but Serie A and French sides have spent lot in the summer transfer window. Some, though, have decided to stay quiet.

We bring you the 5 winners of summer transfer window 2019.

1. Paris Saint-Germain

Even though people shockingly consider Paris Saint-Germain a loser int his summer’s transfer window, We would not agree. It is needless to say that they have stopped Barcelona and Real Madrid getting their claws on Neymar and added further firepower in Inter Milan troubled striker Icardi, so what is not to like about the Ligue 1 champions’ window?

Midfielder Idrissa Gueye is at least a good signing while Pablo Sarabia and Keylor Navas have the solid profile PSG should be pursuing. Icardi, as controversial as a person can be, has still an enormous effect as a player. They have also managed to finance from the sales of some youth products, such as Moussa Diaby, Christopher Nkunku, Stanley Nsoki, Tim Weah and Arthur Zagre.

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2. Inter Milan

On the final day of May, Inter Milan appointed Antonio Conte as their new manager. They then spent June, July and August steadily acquiring the players he needs to be a success, the charge led by Sporting Director Beppe Marotta—the genius who helped build Juventus’ dynasty from 2010 to 2018.

Few centre-backs have shut down Champions League attacks as resolutely as Diego Godin over the past decade, while the exciting midfielders Stefano Sensi and Nicolo Barella should push on after joining from Sassuolo and Cagliari. Romelu Lukaku is the perfect player to lead the line; Valentino Lazaro and Cristiano Biraghi revamp the wing-back areas.

They’ve taken a punt on Alexis Sanchez, who joins on loan without an option to buy. If it works it’s a masterstroke; if it doesn’t, it doesn’t matter. In addition, they won the battle against Icardi, who eventually left to Paris Saint-Germain on loan.

3. Fiorentina

After finishing 16th on the table for season 2018/2019, owners had no choice buy to sell the club to wealthy Italy-born businessman Rocco Commisso. They did not make a wrong choice. Rocco Commisso was born in Calabria and moved to America aged 12 as a poor immigrant, but is now worth an estimated $5 billion after founding cable company Mediacom. He returned to Italy in June in triumph as new President of Fiorentina, ending 17 years of Della Valle rule.

Commisso has since wasted no time in bringing change to Fiorentina, financing a squad rebuild that has seen the likes of Ribery arrive from Bayern Munich. They also added experienced Ghanaian star Kevin-Prince Boateng to their ranks, as well as Bologna’s rising star Erick Puglar. In defence, they brought Pol Lirola and former Juventus and Barcelona defender Martin Caceres, both have already acknowledged as accomplished in Serie A. Even, the Viola’s former captain Milan Badelj agreed to return to Florence in a bid to regain his form and playing time.

In addition, Montella’s side went on a shopping spree in England, as they eventually lured Bobby Duncan from Liverpool and Rachid Ghezzal from Leicester City, respectively.

4. Atletico Madrid

Atletico Madrid were aware that the three clubs legends Filipe Luis, Juanfran and Diego Godin were going to depart. They also knew Rodri would join Manchester City and will have had an inkling Antoine Griezmann was off, too. The manner of their star forward’s €120 million departure for Barcelona may have rankled, but in truth Atletico were due a refresh in any case and they appear to have reinvested superbly.

With the likes of Rodri and Lucas Hernandez also leaving, Atleti brought in around €300 million in transfer fees and may well be stronger for the way they have spent it. Splashing €126 million on one 19-year-old in Joao Felix, they have a forward almost a decade younger than Griezmann who seems set to be a global star.

Kieran Trippier is a great signing from Spurs, and the centre-back Marco Hermoso, signed from Espanyol, looks a good replacement for Diego Godin. The Uruguayan veteran is among those whose experience may be missed when the Champions League’s business end comes around but, judging by their flying start to the La Liga season, Atletico seem to have managed impressively this summer’s regeneration.

5. Arsenal

Arsenal spent the early parts of the summer briefing the media about their measly transfer budget. It was said to be in the 50 million mark, plus any player sales on top. That’s an absolute pittance in the modern game and as a result, the fans’ expectations were set rather low.

They continue to lack solid liability in the backline, but their ferocious attacking line has added more spice to it. The addition of Nicolas Pepe has handed them a huge boost in their chase for a Champions League place. The Ivorian is a valuable addition, while the Spaniard midfielder Dani Ceballos has added more steel in the midfield department. The Real Madrid midfielder also adds more creativity to supply the sublime front three.

They are yet to sort the main problem this season, but they have bought a stopgap option with the signature of David Luiz. The Brazilian is not the prettiest defender, but can command the backline. His presence can change the team’s mentality. William Saliba will join the Europa League runners-up next summer.