6. Cristiano Ronaldo – Total coast: £92.2m
Sporting Lisbon to Manchester United £12.2m / Manchester United to Real Madrid £80m
The Portuguese ace broke the transfer record with his move to Madrid, and he has proven to be worth every Euro as he has been widely regarded as the best player in the game over the last few years.
5. Gareth Bale – Total cost: £96m
Southampton to Tottenham Hotspur £10m / Tottenham to Real Madrid £86m
Smashed the record with his move from Tottenham, Bale has had an indifferent spell in the Spanish capital but continues to have the club’s backing. Given that transfer fee which sees him leapfrog so many of his peers, it is no surprise that they are hoping he is a long-term success.
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