7 Signings That Broke the €100m Mark
The summer transfer window is one of the most exciting periods in the football calendar, with clubs splashing the cash to bring in new stars. But which players have made history by breaking the €100m mark? Let’s take a look at the last 20 years of record-breaking signings.
The Record Transfer in Each of the Last 20 Summer Windows
In 2005, Chelsea signed Michael Essien from Lyon for €38m, a record that would be broken just a year later by Andriy Shevchenko’s €43.9m move from AC Milan. The Premier League continued to dominate the list, with Manchester City’s €43m purchase of Robinho from Real Madrid in 2008.
The Rise of the Superstars
Cristiano Ronaldo’s €94m move from Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2009 set a new benchmark, and the Portuguese superstar would go on to break his own record with a €101m move to Juventus in 2018. Other superstars like Luis Suárez, Kylian Mbappé, and Neymar have also made their mark on the list.
The Premier League’s Dominance
The Premier League has been a force to be reckoned with in the transfer market, with clubs like Manchester City, Liverpool, and Chelsea consistently breaking the bank to sign top talent. From Kevin De Bruyne’s €76m move from Wolfsburg to Jack Grealish’s €117.5m signing from Aston Villa, the Premier League has shown no signs of slowing down.
The Latest Record-Breakers
In the latest summer transfer window, Tottenham’s €66.5m signing of Dominic Solanke set a new record, but it’s likely that this mark will be broken again before the window closes. With clubs willing to spend big to attract the best talent, the €100m mark is sure to be broken many times in the future.
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