During the summer of 2024, there have been multiple groundbreaking player transfers. Some of the most notable recent ones include Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, James Rodriguez to Rayo Vallecano, and Dani Olmo to Barcelona. All these transfers have been important, but which one has had the biggest impact? As you read, you’ll find out why and how these transfers were successfully carried out.
Let’s start off with one of the best strikers in the world, who won the World Cup at only 18 years old: Kylian Mbappe. Previous to his transfer, Kylian was a player for the French club PSG.While at
PSG, Mbappe would struggle to win titles and had ties to transfer to Real Madrid for several years. Mbappe had been a Real Madrid fan since he was a young child. His dream was always to play for “Los Galacticos.” On July 1st, everything changed for him. It became official: he had transferred to Real Madrid from PSG. His new home, the Santiago Bernabeu, is home to Real Madrid. All fans are eager to see him play and help Madrid win games. He currently has two goals in four La Liga games. STA sophomore Grayson Buth said, “Real Madrid will be absolutely insane and will dominate La Liga.”
James Rodriguez, a young man who had the world at his feet, shined at the 2014 World Cup. This earned him a huge transfer to the biggest club, Real Madrid. He was there for six years and showed moments of excellence and glory, but it wasn’t enough, and in 2020 he left the club. James went on and tried to pick up his career again in many countries and leagues, but it seemed that the James Rodriguez the world watched in awe was gone. Then came the 2024 Copa America, where fanatics around the world saw that he was back. He led his country all the way to the Finals
where they were defeated by the powerhouse of Argentina. After his exceptional performance in the Copa America, Spanish side Rayo Vallecano was amazed by his talent, and four days before the transfer window closed on August 27, he was signed.
Dani Olmo was a very underrated player before the 2024 Euros hosted in Germany. After his amazing performance and winning the Euros, Dani Olmo was finally recognized for his talent, catching Barcelona’s attention. And after some time, Barça was set and officially signed Olmo. In Olmos’ debut game, he scored and won Barcelona the game. So far, he’s had a great impact on the team and fans are eager for his future at the club. Sophomore Grayson also thinks “transfers are very important to the future of teams.”
Summer 2024 was full of breathtaking moments in the world of soccer. With transfers that were both expected and surprising, fans experienced nostalgia for the past and hope for the future.
