The most expensive La Liga transfers have a new entry: Julian Álvarez. Premier League giant Manchester City has finalized a deal to send the Argentine striker to Atlético Madrid for a fixed fee of €75 million, along with an additional €20 million in performance-related bonuses, as reported by various sources.
This €95 million total marks a record transfer fee for Manchester City, raising curiosity about how it compares to other significant transactions in Spanish football history.
From the blockbuster move of Neymar to Real Madrid’s acquisition of Cristiano Ronaldo, the landscape of La Liga is dotted with high-profile transfers. Here’s a closer look at the biggest fees ever paid by Spanish clubs:
MOST EXPENSIVE INCOMING TRANSFERS
- Philippe Coutinho, €135 million: Liverpool to Barcelona in 2018.
- Ousmane Dembélé, €135 million: Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona in 2017.
- João Felix, €127.2 million: Benfica to Atlético Madrid in 2019.
- Eden Hazard, €120.8 million: Chelsea to Real Madrid in 2019.
- Antoine Griezmann, €120 million: Atlético Madrid to Barcelona in 2019.
- Jude Bellingham, €103 million: Borussia Dortmund to Real Madrid in 2023.
- Gareth Bale, €101 million: Tottenham to Real Madrid in 2013.
- Julian Álvarez, €95 million: Manchester City to Atlético Madrid in 2024.
- Cristiano Ronaldo, €94 million: Manchester United to Real Madrid in 2009.
- Neymar, €88 million: Santos to Barcelona in 2013.
These transfer figures highlight not only the financial power of clubs in La Liga but also the growing trend of clubs investing heavily in talent to enhance their squads. Transfer figures via FOX Sports Research.
