The 13 Best Serie A Signings of 2025

The summer of 2025 brought a wave of star power to Italy — Ballon d'Or-era veterans chasing one more title, hungry young strikers and clever mid-market gems. From marquee free transfers to record club fees, who was the shrewdest buy? Cast your vote!

1

Kevin De Bruyne

Joined Napoli on a free transfer from Manchester City to play under Antonio Conte.

1000pts

2

Christopher Nkunku

AC Milan's most expensive summer signing, arriving from Chelsea for around 37 million euros.

898pts

3

Ardon Jashari

AC Milan broke the bank for the Swiss midfielder from Club Brugge.

762pts

4

Noa Lang

Napoli's most expensive summer buy, a tricky winger from PSV Eindhoven.

659pts

5

Jonathan David

The Canadian goal-scorer joined Juventus as a free agent from Lille.

571pts

6

Samuele Ricci

AC Milan signed the Italy midfielder from Torino to anchor their engine room.

571pts

7

Manuel Akanji

Inter added the Swiss defender on loan with an option to buy from Manchester City.

467pts

8

Rasmus Hojlund

The Danish striker returned to Serie A with Napoli after his Manchester United spell.

467pts

9

Ange-Yoan Bonny

Inter invested in the young French forward to bolster their attack.

467pts

10

Luka Modric

The Ballon d'Or winner left Real Madrid to join AC Milan in a marquee free transfer.

343pts

11

Francisco Conceicao

Juventus made the Portuguese winger's loan from Porto permanent for around 32 million euros.

343pts

12

Lois Openda

Juventus added the pacy Belgian forward from RB Leipzig.

190pts

13

Edon Zhegrova

The Kosovar winger joined Juventus to add flair on the flank.

190pts