Alvaro Morata's record-breaking transfer

Patrick Power 8 years ago 12.5k
Morata's transfer has put him among the most expensive players in history. BeSoccer

Alvaro Morata will become the most expensive Spanish footballer ever as well as the eight-most expensive footballer overall after Real Madrid accepted Chelsea's £70.7m bid.

Morata's move to Chelsea is official, and the Spaniard heads straight into the historical transfer rankings.

10. Zinedine Zidane, 2001

From Juventus to Real Madrid for 75.1 million euros.

9. Ángel Di María, 2014

From Real Madrid to Manchester United for 75 million euros.

8. Álvaro Morata, 2017

From Real Madrid to Chelsea for 80 million euros.

7. Luis Suárez, 2014

From Liverpool to Barcelona for 81 million euros.

6. Romelu Lukaku, 2017

From Everton to Manchester United for 85 million euros.

5. Neymar, 2013

From Santos to Barcelona for 85.4 million euros.

4. Gonzalo Higuaín, 2016

From Napoli to Juventus for 90 million euros.

3. Gareth Bale, 2013

From Tottenham to Real Madrid for 91 million euros.

2. Cristiano Ronaldo, 2009

From Manchester United to Real Madrid for 96 million euros.

1. Paul Pogba, 2016

From Juventus to Real Madrid for 105 million euros.

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