{"id":4743,"date":"2016-11-24T16:38:38","date_gmt":"2016-11-24T16:38:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thehighertempopress.com\/?p=4743"},"modified":"2017-02-08T13:27:36","modified_gmt":"2017-02-08T13:27:36","slug":"fm17-top-ten-expensive-players-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thehighertempopress.com\/2016\/11\/fm17-top-ten-expensive-players-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"#FM17 : Top Ten Most Expensive Players in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Manchester United\u2019s \u00a390m deal to bring Paul Pogba back to the club broke the world transfer record this summer, surpassing the \u00a385m Real Madrid paid to secure Gareth Bale\u2019s signature. It was no surprise to see the record broken again with more and more money being pumped into the game.<\/p>\n

Premier League clubs smashed the \u00a31bn mark for transfer spending for the first time this summer as smaller clubs can compete thanks to improved sponsorship deals and TV rights income. Using Football Manager 17, <\/strong><\/em>we attempt to predict the big-money moves of the future.<\/p>\n

#10 \u2013 FELIPE ANDERSON<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"anderson\"<\/p>\n

Player: Felipe Anderson
\nClub from: Bayern Munich
\nClub to: Real Madrid
\nFee: \u00a370m<\/p>\n

Current Lazio winger, Felipe Anderson, enters the list at number 10 following his move from Bayern Munich to Real Madrid. The Brazilian left Italy for Munich in 2018 for \u00a325m after being named Italian Player of the Year. Anderson spent just two seasons with Bayern making only 25 appearances and scoring just five goals. This did not put Real Madrid off who splashed a whopping \u00a370m to bring him to the Bernabeu where he scored four goals and registered seven assists in his debut season.<\/p>\n

#9 \u2013 RENATO SANCHES<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"renato\"<\/p>\n

Player: Renato Sanches
\nClub from: Bayern Munich
\nClub to: Manchester City
\nFee: \u00a377m<\/p>\n

Renato Sanches burst onto the scene with Benfica and Portugal last season which prompted Bayern to splash \u00a330m on the midfielder. Sanches is just 19-years-old and has been tipped to be one of the best players in the world. FM predicts the Portuguese international will develop into a key player under Carlo Ancelotti before being picked up by Manchester City in 2020; who parted with \u00a377m to secure his signature.<\/p>\n

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#8 \u2013 CRISTIANO RONALDO<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"ronaldo\"<\/p>\n

Player: Cristiano Ronaldo
\nClub from: Manchester United
\nClub to: Real Madrid
\nFee: \u00a380m<\/p>\n

Real Madrid\u2019s then record-breaking deal to sign Cristiano Ronaldo from Manchester United for \u00a380m sits in eighth place in the top ten. Ronaldo will no doubt go down as one of the best players in history and boasts a stellar goal record in Madrid. He recently committed his future to the club by signing a new five-year-deal which could see him end his career in Madrid and made him the highest paid player in the world.<\/p>\n

#7 \u2013 RIECHEDLY BAZOER<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"bazoer\"<\/p>\n

Player: Riechedly Bazoer
\nClub from: Manchester City
\nClub to: PSG
\nFee: \u00a381m<\/p>\n

Ajax midfielder, Riechedly Bazoer, is another young midfielder tipped as one of the world\u2019s hottest prospects. FM predicts he will spend seven years in Holland before being snapped up by Real Madrid in 2018. Manchester City flexed their financial muscle and brought him to Manchester after one year for \u00a370m. After three years in England, with his contract running out, City reluctantly sold their prized asset to PSG for \u00a381m.<\/p>\n

#6 \u2013 MARCO VERRATTI<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"verratti\"<\/p>\n

Player: Marco Verratti
\nClub from: PSG
\nClub to: Manchester City
\nFee: \u00a383m<\/p>\n

Italian midfielder, Marco Verratti, has blossomed into one of the world\u2019s finest midfielders following his move from Pescara to PSG. FM predict that Verratti will eventually move to the Premier League after being named in the World Team of the Year in 2018. Manchester City paid \u00a383m to bring him to the Etihad to replace the retiring Yaya Toure.<\/p>\n

#5 \u2013 ANTHONY MARTIAL<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"martial\"<\/p>\n

Player: Anthony Martial
\nClub from: Manchester United
\nClub to: PSG
\nFee: \u00a383m<\/p>\n

Manchester United\u2019s Anthony Martial became another high-profile player to swap Manchester for Paris when he completed a \u00a383m return to the Ligue 1. He was an instant hit in France, netting 30 goals in 35 appearances for the club; which earned him the European Golden Shoe. He was named in the UEFA Team of the Year and finished third in the race for the Ballon d\u2019Or.<\/p>\n

#4 \u2013 GARETH BALE<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"bale\"<\/p>\n

Player: Gareth Bale
\nClub from: Tottenham
\nClub to: Real Madrid
\nFee: \u00a385m<\/p>\n

Gareth Bale\u2019s transfer from Tottenham to Real Madrid retains its place in the top ten transfer fees in 2021, with only three deals more expensive than the \u00a385m fee that brought the Welshman to Spain. The winger is a key player for the Spanish side despite receiving criticism in his first few seasons at the club. He has won two Champions League medals during his time at Madrid.<\/p>\n

#3 \u2013 MAURO ICARDI<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"icardi\"<\/p>\n

Player: Mauro Icardi
\nClub from: PSG
\nClub to: Manchester United
\nFee: \u00a388m<\/p>\n

Moving into the top three, unsurprisingly, Manchester United feature again. Inter Milan captain, Mauro Icardi, moved to PSG in 2018 for \u00a345m where he became a key player. Following PSG\u2019s move for Martial, Icardi opted to jump ship and join Manchester United for a mammoth \u00a388m. He became the world\u2019s most expensive striker but scored just ten goals in 30 appearances for the Red Devils in his debut season.<\/p>\n

#2 \u2013 PAUL POGBA<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"pogba\"Player: Paul Pogba
\nClub from: Juventus
\nClub to: Manchester United
\nFee: \u00a390m<\/p>\n

At number two, we have the current world record holder Paul Pogba and his \u00a390m return to Manchester United this summer. The French midfielder completed his remarkable return to the club that released him after expressing his desire to leave Juventus. After a summer of negotiations, the deal was finally completed with fees totaling well over \u00a3100m. According to FM, the deal will pay off with Pogba leading United to multiple Premier League and Champions League titles.<\/p>\n

#1 \u2013 KEVIN DE BRUYNE<\/strong><\/p>\n

Player: Kevin De Bruyne
\nClub from: Manchester City
\nClub to: PSG
\nFee: \u00a3107m<\/p>\n

\"de-bruyne\"<\/p>\n

Look away Manchester City fans. According to FM, Belgian playmaker, Kevin De Bruyne will become the world\u2019s most expensive player by joining French champions PSG for a whopping \u00a3107m. The ex-Chelsea midfielder would become the first player to surpass the \u00a3100m mark by moving to the French capital. His performances for City saw him lift the Ballon d\u2019Or before the Parisiens swooped in and completed the record-breaking deal.<\/p>\n

Who do you think will become the world\u2019s most expensive player? Comment below!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Follow me on Twitter – @MarcusBanks7 \u2013 Visit my blog for more articles at www.marcusbanks7.com<\/p>\n

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