Transfer fees have been rising at a rapid rate, and some of the prices quoted for players have reached astronomical levels.
Since the first €100m+ transfer in 2013, Gareth Bale’s move from Tottenham to Real Madrid, 11 more players have moved for such large fees – but the majority of these have been unsuccessful.
It’s often been the case that, even if the player does well, they will struggle to justify such a large outlay and the pressure of such a move can negatively impact performances.
Only eight clubs have ever spent €100m or more on one player, and some have spent so much that they’ve created a black hole in the club bank account.
We’ve listed the 12 players who went for such a large fee and evaluated how well they justified the price.
Gareth Bale
The Welsh winger was one of the best players in the Premier League in his final season at Tottenham, and was certain to depart the club in search of a shot at glory.
That’s exactly what he found, moving to Real Madrid for a world-record fee in 2013 of around €100million, and his first few seasons at the club were the epitome of greatness.
Winning four Champions Leagues, whilst scoring in two finals, Bale has notched up over 100 goals and 60 assists in his nine years at the club.
However, injury problems, battles with the Spanish media and poor form meant that Bale endures a rocky relationship with the Real Madrid fans, and his commitment to the club has been called into question.
Bale is certain to leave the club this summer, and whilst he may be remembered more fondly further down the line, this messy breakup sours what was a fantastic few seasons for both club and player. His transfer fee was more than justified.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo broke the world record fee when he moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2009 and, after nine incredibly successful years at the Bernabeu, it was time for a new adventure.
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