Nine January signings that have gone under the radar in 2021

Ilaix Moriba of FC Barcelona against Atletico Madrid
Ilaix Moriba of FC Barcelona against Atletico Madrid

The January transfer window came to its conclusion last night, and there were several key signings made across the top leagues in European football.

While the likes of Juventus and Liverpool pulled off big-money signings like Dusan Vlahovic and Luis Diaz, Barcelona improved their faltering attack with the addition of Ferran Torres from Manchester City.

However, there are several signings that have gone under the radar and here at Anytime football. We look at nine such transfers over the past month.

Sead Kolasinac

The former Arsenal defender had fallen down the pecking order at the London club, and he decided to terminate his contract with the Premier League club through mutual consent. The defender has now signed for Marseille on a free transfer.

Carl Jenkinson

Another Arsenal defender secured a move away from the London club in January, and he has joined Australian side Melbourne City on loan until the end of the season.

Hatem Ben Arfa

The former Newcastle United winger has joined Ligue 1 champions Lille on a six-month contract.

Nani

The former Manchester United winger has signed up with the newly-promoted Serie A side Venezia.

Diego Godin

The former Atletico Madrid defender recently terminated his contract in Italy, and the 35-year-old has decided to join Atletico Mineiro.

Ilaix Moriba

The former Barcelona Academy player was rated as one of the brightest young prospects in Spain, but he decided to leave the Spanish club in favour of RB Leipzig for a fee of around £16 million.

However, things did not work out for him in Germany, and he has now returned to Spain on a loan deal with Valencia.

Jordon Ibe

The former Liverpool winger has had a dismal career over the last few years, and the 26-year-old has now signed a three and a half year contract with Turkish outfit Adanaspor.

Eliaquim Mangala

The former Manchester City defender has recently signed a six-month contract with French outfit St Etienne.

Rafinha

The former Barcelona midfielder and the brother of Liverpool star Thiago Alcantara has returned to Spain with Real Sociedad on a loan deal until the end of the season.