Most expensive football transfers: Football transfers news continue to dominate headlines during the offseason and this time is no different.
Historically, as time progresses the transfer markets have also seen a number of players move from one club to another for exorbitant amounts.
With inflation, several measures coming into play and the FFP; clubs have a restriction of breaking the bank for the transfer of footballers.
Yet, we see a number of players transferred for above 100 million Euros due to their fees, tax measures and other criteria as well.
Football transfer market has seen some of the most expensive transfers take place and we give you an insight into the same.
Here are the top 5 most expensive football transfers:
Antoine Griezmann
Griezmann was a consistent scorer for Simeone’s men and won the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Super Cup in 2018 under him.
In 107 appearances for Barcelona, he has scored 38 goals till date and continues to be a vital part of the Catalan club.
João Félix
He was Griezmann’s replacement after the Frenchman moved to Barcelona.
In 81 appearances, the 21-year-old has scored 22 goals for the club.
At such a young age, a price tag of such value can play on the mind but Félix continues to show promise in the La Liga with his club.
Philippe Coutinho
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Barcelona broke the bank for the Brazilian as Coutinho joined the Catalan club in 2018 for £105 million (14,47,65,075 dollars) from Liverpool.
Coutinho remains the most expensive midfielder to be purchased in the history of football.
Since his arrival, the Brazilian hasn’t lit up the La Liga as expected and has been injured on a regular basis.
Due to this, he was sent on loan for an entire season to Bayern Munich before returning in September 2020.
He has scored 26 goals in 96 appearances for the Spanish side.
Kylian Mbappé
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Another Frenchman finds himself in this list as Kylian Mbappé joined Paris Saint-Germain from Monaco for a shattering £163 million (224730545 Dollars).
This transfer was and remains the most expensive transfer for a teenager.
Mbappé was only 19 when he moved to the Parisian club.
His talent was visible for all to see as he continued to plunder in the goals for the fun. This made PSG take notice of the forward and they broke the bank for his acquisition.
In 133 appearances, Mbappé has scored 116 goals which guarantees consistency.
Neymar
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Neymar remains the most expensive transfer in football history when he moved to PSG for £198 million. (27,29,85,570 dollars).
The 29-year-old left Barcelona after 4 seasons and made the move to France.
Since his arrival, Neymar scored 90 goals in 118 appearances; which makes for good reading.
But with every season, Neymar’s goal-scoring ability has reduced due to injuries and poor performances.
Neymar recently signed a long term deal with the Paris based club and remains their top player.
