The Premier League is the richest and most-watched league in the world – so, when its biggest stars are sold, they naturally command hefty fees.
In spite of the wealth and prestige offered in the English top-flight, the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Bayern Munich remain alluring destinations – so it’s no surprise to see those destinations dominate the list of the league’s most expensive sales.
Note: this list is the top 10 most expensive transfers from the Premier League to overseas clubs, and excludes the biggest transfers between Premier League clubs such as, for example, Jack Grealish and Harry Maguire.
10. Oscar
Back in 2016, Shanghai SIPG announced the shock signing of Oscar from Chelsea – for an Asian transfer record of £54million.
“Afterwards I can still return to Europe,” the Brazilian told Copa90 back in 2017.
“When I made the decision to come here, I was thinking more of my family than of my career. I had other very good offers from big teams in Europe. But I thought a little more of my family, and after that – I am still young – I can return.”
The 30-year-old is reportedly earning £500,000 a week at the Shanghai club, so you can’t imagine he’ll return any earlier than the expiration of his contract in 2024. At that point, he’ll surely be tempted to retire and swim around in all the cash he’s accrued, Scrooge McDuck style.
In almost six years out there, Oscar’s registered 51 goals and 94 assists in 172 appearances, but has only led Shanghai to one Chinese Super League title.
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9. Diego Costa
One of several players to return to Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid after a spell away, Costa’s third stint at the club didn’t quite go to plan.
The Brazil-born Spain international was somewhat in limbo after his three fruitful years at Chelsea, having been told bluntly by Antonio Conte that he was surplus to requirements following his 20 goals in the Blues’ 2016-17 title win.
He was left out of their squad and signed for Atletico, but couldn’t arrive until the following January amid their transfer ban. Those six months off appeared to stunt his momentum, and he never quite regained his sharpness.
After three years and 19 goals in 81 appearances – plus an eight-match ban for abusing a referee – Costa had his contract terminated. Not quite worth £54million.
8. Leroy Sane
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