Real Madrid's Monster Transfer Sidelines Cristiano Ronaldo

Several prominent European clubs had recently vied for the services of the 19-year-old forward. Yan Diomande was initially headed for Liverpool or Paris Saint-Germain, but Real Madrid ultimately secured his signature.

According to available information, the club paid 125 million euros for the talented footballer, a sum that could rise to approximately 140 million euros with bonuses. This is also excellent news for his former club, RB Leipzig.

However, the colossal transfer fee isn't bringing joy to Real Madrid legend Cristiano Ronaldo. He's once again slipping further down the list of the "White Ballet's" most expensive signings in history. Given the explosive rise in transfer fees in recent years, it seems his name will completely vanish from this list within a few seasons.

If Real Madrid's representatives pay all the bonuses for the young forward, Yan Diomande will dethrone Jude Bellingham, for whom the Spanish giants paid 103 million euros several years ago, with additional bonuses added later.

Also featuring prominently on the list are the fees for Eden Hazard from Chelsea and Gareth Bale from Tottenham. The Welsh winger, at one point, became the first footballer in history whose transfer exceeded the 100 million euro mark. The club spent a similar amount on the Belgian a little later.

Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer will now rank fifth on this list. It took place in 2009 when Real sent 94 million euros to Manchester United, a record at the time. However, the Madrid club ultimately saw this investment pay off with interest. In 2018, Juventus spent 117 million euros for the Portuguese star.