10 most expensive transfers in the history of world football

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The amount of money spent on the acquisition of these players is impressive, and even look dubious. Look at the players for whom the club owners have given crazy money. A selection of the most expensive transfers in football history is offered by sport-express.ru.

10 most expensive transfers in the history of world football

1. Gareth Bale. For this player, who moved from the “Spurs” into the “Real” in 2013, the last owner of the club payed from 91 to 100 million euros. The player is not as good as Ronaldo and Messi, but the leaders of the club decided to pay for him crazy money.

10 most expensive transfers in the history of world football

2. Cristiano Ronaldo. The transfer to the “Real” from the “Manchester United” in 2009 cost about 94 million euros. There is no doubt that Ronaldo costs this fabulous money. By the way, by sales of T-shirts with the name of Ronaldo, Madrid has almost “beat off” costs for the purchase of a football player. Nowadays, during one season, he scores no less than 50 goals.

10 most expensive transfers in the history of world football

3. Neymar. The transfer from the “Santos” to the “Barcelona” in 2013 cost 83.5 million euros. This young Brazilian prodigy has caused quarrels of Spanish leaders. The president of “Barcelona” was even accused of taking a bribe of $ 40 million. According to unofficial data, the transfer of Neimar cost EUR 99 million.

10 most expensive transfers in the history of world football

4. Luis Suarez was transferred in 2014 from the “Liverpool” to the “Barcelona”. The heads of “Barcelona” spent 94 million euros. The trio, made up of Messi, Suarez and Neimar, have scored more than 100 goals for the season, with Suarez scoring 21 goal.

10 most expensive transfers in the history of world football

5. James Rodriguez. The transfer from the “Monaco” to the “Real” July 22, 2014 cost 80 million euros. He helps a lot to the “Real” and in general – the year is shaping up to Rodriguez very well.

10 most expensive transfers in the history of world football

6. Angel Di Maria. The transfer from the “Real” to the “Manchester United” was worth 75 million euros.

10 most expensive transfers in the history of world football

7. Zinedine Zidane moved from the “Juventus” to the “Real”, which cost 73 million euros. Zidane’s first season in the “Real” brought the team to the victory in the Champions League.

10 most expensive transfers in the history of world football

8. Ibrahimovic. The transfer of Swede from the “Inter” to the “Leopard” was worth € 69 million in 2009. His plays were not successful and in the summer of 2010, “Barcelona” sold Ibrahimovic to the “Milan” for 24 million euros.

10 most expensive transfers in the history of world football

9. Kaka. The transfer of this player from the “Milan” into the “Real” was worth 65 million euros. In 2009, the transfer of Kaka didn’t give the expected result, his career was derailed. Later he returned for free to the “Milan”.

10 most expensive transfers in the history of world football

10. Cavani. Edison Cavani, who played previously in “Napoli”, cost EUR 64 million in 2013. “PSG” turns into a super club by buying expensive newcomers.