2. Thiago Silva; Milan to PSG, £35m.
The Italian giants were forced to sell in 2012 as they continued to struggle financially. At the time, the Brazilian was clearly the best defender in Europe, and he has since gone on to win more honours in the French capital.
Arguably worth every Euro, this defensive wall is a crucial part of his club and country’s plans and will continue to be so for some time yet.
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