Real Madrid have historically been one of the wealthiest clubs in Europe. As a result, they have been able to lure some of the biggest soccer players to the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium, which has not only made them a force to be reckoned with on the pitch but also pushed their popularity to greater heights.
Today, we will take a look at the 10 most expensive purchases in Los Blancos’ history and briefly explore how they fared in the all-white jersey. Now, without further ado, let’s begin!
#10 Luis Figo – €60 million ($65.64 million)
Luis Figo Celebrating For Real Madrid
In arguably the most controversial transfer of the 21st century, Luis Figo joined Real Madrid from Barcelona for a then-record €60 million ($65.64 million) fee in the summer of 2000. It was President Florentino Perez’s statement signing after winning the election in 2000, which promptly made him a favorite amongst the Madridistas.
The former Portugal skipper spent five years in the Spanish capital, playing 245 matches and scoring 57 goals. The 2000 Ballon d’Or winner won seven trophies during his stay in Madrid, including two La Liga titles and one UEFA Champions League trophy.
#9 Luka Jovic – €63 million ($68.92 million)
Luka Jovic Failed To Make His Mark In Madrid
In July 2019, Real Madrid signed promising young center-forward Luka Jovic for a €63 million ($68.92 million) fee from Bundesliga side Eintracht Frankfurt. Jovic was tipped to be Karim Benzema’s successor, but the story did not pan out the way everyone had hoped. With Benzema firing on all cylinders, opportunities arrived few and far between for the Serbian. And even then, he failed to take his chances, leading to his swift exit from the Bernabeu.
Jovic, who spent the last two seasons out on loan before leaving permanently in 2022, played 51 matches, scoring only thrice.
#8 Kaka – €67 million ($73.30 million)
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-03-11 09:13:11
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