The Premier League, home to some of the most valuable football clubs in the world, has always been known for its record-breaking transfers. Over the years, we have witnessed some jaw-dropping moves that have made headlines and left fans in awe. In this article, we will take a look at the 10 biggest moves ever seen in English football.
10. Jadon Sancho – Borussia Dortmund to Manchester United (2021): Born in 2000, Jadon Sancho left Manchester City’s youth ranks to join Borussia Dortmund. In 2021, he made a move to Manchester United for a staggering $90.2 million, setting a new record for the club.
9. Harry Maguire – Leicester to Manchester United (2019): Harry Maguire joined Leicester City in 2017, a year after the Foxes’ historic Premier League title win. After two successful seasons at Leicester, Manchester United acquired him for a surprising fee of $92.4 million, which still continues to raise eyebrows.
8. Josko Gvardiol – RB Leipzig to Manchester City: Following an impressive stint in the Bundesliga, Josko Gvardiol attracted attention from clubs around the world. Eventually, Manchester City secured his services for a record-breaking fee of $97 million, making him the most expensive defender in football history, surpassing Harry Maguire’s transfer fee.
7. Antony Matheus dos Santos – Ajax to Manchester United (2022): The talented winger from Sao Paulo joined Ajax in 2020 for $16.2 million. However, just two years later, Manchester United signed him for a staggering $100.8 million, marking a significant windfall for Ajax.
6. Paul Pogba – Juventus to Manchester United (2016): Paul Pogba’s transfer saga has been a subject of much debate. After signing for Manchester United’s youth categories in 2009, he left for Juventus three years later. In 2016, United brought him back for a record-breaking transfer fee of $111.4 million.
5. Romelu Lukaku – Inter Milan to Chelsea (2021): Romelu Lukaku has made his mark on this list once again. In the summer of 2021, Chelsea paid a whopping $120 million to bring him back from Inter Milan. Interestingly, Lukaku would later return to Inter Milan on loan.
4. Moises Caicedo – Brighton to Chelsea (2023): In an effort to strengthen their midfield, Chelsea signed Moises Caicedo from Brighton for a staggering $125.4 million in 2023. However, the Ecuadorian has yet to prove his worth and has not lived up to expectations.
3. Declan Rice – West Ham to Arsenal (2023): Former West Ham club captain Declan Rice caught the attention of Arsenal after guiding his team to a Europa Conference title. In 2023, Arsenal broke their transfer record by acquiring Rice for $126.1 million, beating out competition from Manchester City. Rice has proven to be a solid investment, winning the Premier League’s best player award.
2. Jack Grealish – Aston Villa to Manchester City (2021): Jack Grealish may have lost the title of the most expensive transfer in the Premier League, but his move from Aston Villa to Manchester City for $127.1 million is still an impressive feat.
1. Enzo Fernández – Benfica to Chelsea (2023): After winning the World Cup, Benfica midfielder Enzo Fernández’s value skyrocketed. Chelsea made him the highest-paid player in the Premier League with a staggering transfer fee of $130.4 million. However, Fernández has yet to prove his worth on the pitch.
Article updated 2 months ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
