Real Madrid has a penchant for signing the biggest talents in the world. Thanks to its economically intelligent presidents, most notably Florentino Perez, Madrid has never had a shortage of funds, which means the club has almost always found a way to sign the players it desires, no matter the price tag.
In today’s article, we will take a look at five clubs that have benefitted the most from Los Blancos’ open-minded transfer policy, raking the most money in transfer fees. Let’s begin!
#5 FC Porto – €128 million ($139.97 million)
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Real Madrid has splurged a sizable €128 million ($139.97 million) in transfer fees on FC Porto players over the years. So far, five players have left the Portuguese giants for the Spanish powerhouse.
The journey started with Secretario in July 1996, who moved to Madrid for a mere €1.5 million ($1.64 million). In 2007, Madrid signed one of the best center-backs in history from Porto, paying €30 million ($32.81 million) for the services of Pepe. Eight years later, Casemiro (€15 million – $16.40 million) and Danilo (€31.5 million – $34.45 million) moved from Porto to Madrid. Real Madrid did business with FC Porto once more in July 2019, lapping up Eder Militao for €50 million ($54.68 million).
#4 Olympique Lyon – €131 million ($143.27 million)
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Real Madrid have paid €131 million ($143.27 million) to Olympique Lyon in transfer fees, bringing in four players from the French outfit. Defensive midfielder Mahamadou Diarra was the Whites’ first signing in August 2006. He joined the club for a handsome €26 million ($28.43 million) fee. Three years later, Madrid signed Karim Benzema for a mere €35 million fee. Given the trophy-laden 14-year-long career he had at the Bernabeu, it is safe to brand it one of the best bargain buys of the century.
Mariano Diaz and Ferland Mendy are the remaining two…
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Author : Sushan Chakraborty
Publish date : 2024-08-06 07:56:53
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