MLS is really shaking things up in world football with some big player moves. After Alphonso Davies broke records going to Bayern Munich, we’ve seen guys like Thiago Almada heading to Botafogo and Jhon Duran moving to Aston Villa, which shows how MLS is getting noticed more and more worldwide. These transfers really show that international clubs are starting to look at MLS talent seriously.
- Alphonso Davies going to Bayern Munich is still the biggest money move out of MLS ever.
- Thiago Almada just went to Botafogo which shows how international clubs want MLS players now.
- Jhon Duran doing good at Aston Villa shows MLS players can handle European football.
Alphonso Davies and the Record-Breaking MLS Transfer
When Alphonso Davies left Vancouver Whitecaps FC for Bayern Munich in January 2019, he set a new record for MLS transfer money. Since getting to Bayern he’s become super important in defense helping them win lots of Bundesliga titles and a Champions League trophy. His value has gone way up, and people think he’s worth about €50 million now. He’s won Canadian Player of the Year a bunch of times and is still doing amazing things for Bayern and Canada’s national team.
Biggest outbound transfers in MLS history:
1. Alphonso Davies, $22m Vancouver > Bayern
2. Thiago Almada, $21m (+add-ons) Atlanta > Botafogo
3. Miguel Almiron, $19m ATL > Newcastle
4. Jhon Duran, $18m (+$4m add-ons), Chicago > Aston Villa
5. Ricardo Pepi, $17m Dallas > Augsburg— Tom Bogert (@tombogert)
December 10, 2024
Thiago Almada and His Impact on MLS and Beyond
When Thiago Almada moved from Atlanta United FC to Botafogo for $21 million plus extras it was a pretty big deal for MLS. He really made a name for himself in the league starting 25 out of 29 games and scoring and setting up lots of goals. Him going to Botafogo shows how MLS players are getting more respect worldwide. Right now, people say he’s worth about €27 million which shows how good he is and could be.
Jhon Duran’s Rising Star in the Premier League
Jhon Duran went from Chicago Fire FC to Aston Villa for $18 million, and it could go up to $22 million with extras which shows how MLS players are doing better and better in European football. He’s fitted right in with the Premier League playing every game for Aston Villa in 2024/2025. His value has jumped up to €35 million, showing how well he’s doing there. Going from being the youngest international signing in MLS history to being important at Aston Villa really shows how talented he is and what kind of chances MLS players can get in other countries.
