For many of us, football is just a sport. However, lots of people wouldn’t agree with this. One of the things most sports lovers, experts, and journalists pay much attention to are clubs’ and players’ earnings in football.
If we take a closer look at the circulation of money in this sport, we’ll see that it’s not about millions, but about billions that get exchanged between clubs, players and other important institutions.
Let’s not forget about an aspect related to money in football, so crucial that the Official Football Association had to address it by imposing the so-called “Financial Fair Play” rule. That being said, you are soon to find out about the most expensive transfers this season in the world’s most popular sport.
Moises Caicedo £100m + £15m Add-Ons Transfer to Chelsea
A very young and very talented Ecuadorian player signed an unbelievable £100 million contract with Chelsea. More than one amazing club recognised this player’s potential. That’s why Liverpool offered as much as £110 for his signature. Yet, Caicedo said himself that he had no doubts whether to join Liverpool or Chelsea.
Declan Rice’s £100m + £5m Add-Ons Arsenal Signing
Arsenal has been keeping an eye on Rice for a long time. He was also hunted by several world-class clubs like Manchester United, Liverpool, Real Madrid and Chelsea.
Wishing to join a club with higher status and form than West Ham, Rice accepted Arsenal’s offer. Even though Chelsea’s offer came with a bigger salary, Rice decided to follow his heart and go to Arsenal for £100 million.
Jude Bellingham’s Joining Real Madrid For £88m + £25.6m Add-Ons
Yet another young player whose performance shocked football admirers but was also part of many scouts’ commentary is Jude Bellingham. The 20-year-old made a move most football players dream about. He joined Real Madrid after signing an £88 million plus 25.6 million add-ons contract.
Harry Kane’s Departure From Tottenham & a £86m + £14m Add-ons Arrival at Munich
Unlike other most expensive transfers this season, where the majority of young players changed their clubs, Harry Kane flew to Munich as a veteran. Aged 30, Kane’s career has been just amazing. As he was hungry for trophies, joining Bayern Munich may be the right move to have his name in the winning 11.
Neymar Going to Al-Hilal For £86.3m
Neymar had already broken a transfer record before this one. Namely, the Brazilian went from Barcelona to PSG for more than £200m in 2017. Now, Neymar has reached the status of one of the most expensive transfers in the season.
With so many superstar players becoming part of the Saudi Pro League, the Brazilian chose this path, too. The sum of £86.3 million seems to be pretty affordable for the Al-Hilal owners.
Josko Gvardiol Becoming a New Man City Member For £77m
Playing at the World Cup last year, Gvardiol proved his devotion, skills, and determination. The ones that grabbed the opportunity to bring him in were none other than the Champion League winners, Manchester City. City’ coach needed to strengthen the defensive line, and he had just the perfect player to do so for nothing less than £77 million.
