The 10 Most Expensive Footballers EVER
27 August, 2020
FC Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi could very well become the most expensive player ever in the coming weeks. Listed below are the existing 10 biggest deals in football history!
The footballing world is eagerly awaiting to see the outcome of Messi's transfer request, which he handed in on Tuesday night after consulting his legal professionals and representatives.
The Argentine's reported aim is to try to leave the Spanish giants free of charge prior to the 2020/21 season, making the case that the clause in his contract that allows him to leave whenever he wants, which expired in-may, should be applicable today taking into consideration the campaign was extended in unusual circumstances.
News appearing out of Spain shows that Barcelona are not ready to let him leave free of charge, and can instead ask that their price tag, which is said to be a lot more than €222 million (R4.4 billion), is met, with Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain reportedly interested.
This means the six-time Ballon d'Or winner may likely become the most expensive player ever, regardless of the Blaugrana being unlikely to demand that his €700 million (R13.8 billion) release clause be triggered by a buying club.
Currently, Neymar holds the title of football's most expensive player ever, along with his PSG colleague Kylian Mbappe close to the top of the ranking, while Cristiano Ronaldo features for his big-money switch to Juventus from Real Madrid in 2018. To start to see the full list, click through the gallery above!
Source: www.soccerladuma.co.za