DBasia.news – Winter transfers 2023 has closed in LaLiga. Several clubs brought in players who stole the attention.
Indeed, the LaLiga transfer market this time is not too massive compared to the Premier League. Moreover, Real Madrid chose not to bring in new ammunition in the middle of this season.
However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t any player movements to look out for. Here are five exciting transfers from LaLiga in the winter of 2023:
Memphis Depay to Atletico Madrid
Things are starting to go according to plan at Atletico Madrid after a lackluster start to the season, but one thing is for sure: they need to score more goals. Therefore, Atletico Madrid signed Memphis Depay from Barcelona.
Depay is capable of scoring goals, a player who is both strong and fast, and is expected to help Los Rojiblancos finish in the top four. Memphis Depay can also play as a centre-forward or wing-forward, and provides an alternative option for Atletico Madrid’s attack line.
He also guarantees goals, averaging over one goal per two LaLiga matches with FC Barcelona, having also proved prolific with Lyon while playing in Ligue 1. Not to mention his 43 goals for the Netherlands, making him the second-highest goalscorer in the country’s history.
Cesar Montes to RCD Espanyol
After keeping just two clean sheets before the World Cup break, it was clear RCD Espanyol needed to strengthen their defense, and they signed Cesar Montes to help secure their backline.
Standing at 195cm tall, Montes adds physical strength to Diego Martínez’ side, and he has an impressive passing ability that is sure to help the team make quick transitions from defense to attack.
Since signing a permanent contract from Mexican club Monterrey, where he won two CONCACAF Champions Leagues, Montes broke straight into the first team, playing 90 minutes in three successive matches, including in successive wins over Getafe CF and Real Betis.
His arrival has given Los Pericos extra stability in their mission to avoid the relegation zone and climb higher in the LaLiga table.
Cyle Larin to Real Valladolid
Cyle Larin had only been on the pitch for just 14 minutes when he burst into the air to meet Darwin Machis’ cross and score a 90th-minute winner for Real Valladolid against Valencia CF in front of his new home fans.
The goal ended a worrying five-game losing streak, lifting Real Valladolid out of the relegation zone. Fans will now expect the same from Larin, who is the Canadian national team’s all-time leading scorer with 25 goals.
He played in all three of Canada’s matches at the 2022 World Cup and his loan move to Real Valladolid from Club Brugge gives him the chance to shine for the first time in one of Europe’s premier leagues.
Matt Doherty to Atletico Madrid
The last time Atletico de Madrid signed the right-back from Tottenham Hotspur, they won the LaLiga title two years later. Matt Doherty may not share the profile of Kieran Trippier, but the Irishman has consistently proven his worth at full-back.
In 119 Premier League games for Tottenham and Wolverhampton Wanderers, he scored 11 goals and provided 17 assists, contributing a goal roughly every four games.
The 31-year-old player will compete with Nahuel Molina for a place in Diego Simeone’s team, and his strengths at full-back will allow the Argentinian to change formation when necessary and deploy in a five-player in midfield.
Haris Seferovic to RC Celta
RC Celta may have one of the most reliable consistent goalscorers in LaLiga Santander in Iago Aspas, but the club can lighten the load for the striker, who has been responsible for half of his team’s goals this season.
The presence of Haris Seferovic on loan from Besiktas is the club’s attempt to do just that. The Swiss striker has a wealth of experience in European football, having played in Germany, Italy, Turkey, Portugal and Spain, with Real Sociedad.
At Benfica, Seferovic has been at his most prolific form, scoring more than 20 goals per season on two occasions, while his physical attributes mean he could be the perfect back-up for Aspas.