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Real Madrid, one of the world's wealthiest clubs, has also proven to be one of the shrewdest operators in the transfer market. Securing both Ibrahima Konaté and Bernardo Silva in the same week, both on free transfers, could allow the club to invest heavily in other targets. This strategy has consistently paid dividends and is expected to continue in upcoming transfer windows.
Konaté was announced as a Real Madrid reinforcement this Thursday, arriving at the Bernabéu with a market value of €45 million. This makes him one of the most 'expensive' free transfers ever, considering the market value players held at the time of their club change.
The most valuable players who moved clubs on a free transfer:
However, as you can see in the gallery, PSG also demonstrates astuteness in signing valuable players on free transfers. Yet, it's tough to challenge the team now managed by José Mourinho for the title of market specialist.
Note: Market values are sourced from the Transfermarkt platform.
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