Most Valuable footballers 2022: The impression to keep performing consistently and at the highest level is what footballers aim to do throughout their careers.
Certain clubs look to acquire these talents on loan and see whether they are hitting the right notes in their new surroundings.
Europe remains the breeding ground for some of the top-quality players, who are on loan and having the chance to impress one and all.
Loans usually range from 6 months- 2 years, sometimes even more as it depends on the players potential. Once the growth is visible, clubs look to complete the signing of the loaned-players.
Across the continent, many players have shown their ability as we see the top 5 most valuable footballers in 2022 currently on loan.
Manuel Locatelli
Since joining the Bienconeri, Locatelli has become an integral part of Allegri’s first team and has provided consistent performances.
A solid midfielder at the center of the park, Locatelli has impressed with 3 goals in 29 matches for the club in the Serie A.
Locatelli was a part of Italy’s victorious Euro 2020 campaign as well.
On the basis of his current showing, Manuel is valued at €35M in the transfer market.
With yet another season at Juventus, the mid-fielder could well become a full-fledged signing for the Black and Whites.
Christian Romero
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Romero joined Spurs on loan from Atalanta in the summer of 2021 after impressing the English side.
Christian was elected the Serie A defender of the season in 2020-21, which escalated his rise as a player.
The Argentine is valued at €35M and has shown his potential in the chances at Spurs.
His defensive strength and solidity have helped him gain a call up to the national side for the World Cup Qualifiers.
Nuno Mendes
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The 19-year-old Portuguese defender/midfielder has the pace, quality to trouble opposition players.
This was an important feature of his play when PSG loaned him for the current season from Sporting CP.
Mendes has regularly started matches for the Parisians and become an important part of the set-up.
His performances in particular during the Champions League this season has given PSG, the player for the big occasions.
Nuno’s passing range and ability to play off the ball has helped him impress the PSG coaching staff. Due to his current display, he is valued at €40M in the market.
Antoine Griezmann
With 8 goals in 19 appearances for Atletico, Griezmann has not only been gaining valuable time on the pitch but also scoring goals.
The Frenchman seems to be back to his best and aims to continue the efforts to help Atletico back to winning games.
All 3 of Antoine Griezmann goals for Atletico Madrid this season have come in the #UCL:
⚽️ vs. AC Milan
⚽️⚽️ vs. LiverpoolPuts his side level! 👏 pic.twitter.com/3zbGdwH6gr
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) October 19, 2021
At €50M, Antoine is all value for money and Atletico are tempted to activate the permanent transfer by 2023.
Federico Chiesa
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If there is anyone who has hit the nail on the head in terms of being valuable, it is Federico Chiesa. He has been loaned to Juventus from Fiorentina for two-years.
Federico’s ability and versatility has ensured he can trouble the opposition from Midfield, down the flanks and even as a forward.
His goal prowess is lethal coupled with his the off-the-ball movements are aces up his sleeve.
With a €70M value, Chiesa is the m valuable player of today’s time.
