Philippe Coutinho left Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool for Barcelona in the most expensive winter transfer in history, per Transfermarkt. The Brazil international chose to move to Camp Nou in a deal that cost the Blaugrana £135 million during the 2017–18 season.
The dynamic midfielder’s move didn’t go as planned because he found it difficult to adapt, which led to him being loaned out to multiple teams before being finally sold to Aston Villa in 2022.
Virgil Van Dijk’s transfer from Southampton to Liverpool ranks second on the list. The Reds paid £85 million to sign the Netherlands international during the 2017–18 season, and ever since, the towering center-back has established himself as a key player in the defense and guided the club to victories in the EPL title, UEFA Champions League, Club World Cup, Carabao Cup, and FA Cup.
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The next transfer on the list is that of Dusan Vlahovic from Florentina to Juventus. The Italian powerhouses paid £82 million to acquire the fierce striker’s services before Arsenal and some other elite teams.
The fourth most expensive transfer in history, Aymeric Laporte’s move from Athletic Bilbao to Manchester City cost £65 million.
He is closely followed by Christian Pulisic, who cost £64 million to transfer from Borussia Dortmund to Chelsea. The USA international has struggled with injuries at Stamford Bridge.
Next on the list is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. The Gabon forward completed a £64 million transfer to the Emirates during the 2017–2018 season. He gave his all for the North Londoners before leaving on a free transfer to Barcelona last summer.
The sixth most expensive transfer was done by Bruno Fernandes, a midfielder from Portugal who joined Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon for £63 million and hasn’t looked back since.