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10 most expensive signing in Manchester united history.
Manchester united are one of the most richest club in Epl, hence they are capable of making expensive signing.
In this article, we uncover 10 most expensive signing in Manchester united history. Manchester united are regarded as one of the most successful club in the Premier league History. In order to achieve this fate, much money had to be invested on talents to be able to compete with their rivals. Expensive signing doesn’t guarantee success since some were hit where others will go down in the premier league record as the worst signing. The market is ever changing and increasing due to inflation. Lets delve into 10 most expensive signing in Manchester united history
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Here are the 10 most expensive signing in Manchester united history;
Paul Pogba. €105M.
- Of the 10 most expensive signing in Manchester united history, Paul Pogba tops the list. Manchester united Resigned Paul Pogba from Juventus in 2016, after Pogba left united as a teenager to join Juventus. Pogba became Manchester united most expensive player. Pogba made 154 appearances for the red devils scoring 29 goals in five seasons he was at united. Injuries and match fitness really slowed down Pogba potential. He left last summer as a free agent and rejoined Juventus.
Antony. €95M.
- The young talented 22yrs old Brazilian joined united last summer from Ducth side Ajax. The highly rated right winger made 25 appearances for United scoring 4goals,as his season was cut short by a knee injury.
Harry Maguire. €87M.
- In 2019, Manchester united made Harry Maguire as the most expensive defender in football history when they signed him from Leicester. Now Maguire is the Red devils captain his move to united haven’t really worked out as expected. There is a high possibility he leaves united this transfer window.
Jadon Sancho. €85M.
- In 2020, United completed the signing of young English winger Jadon Sancho from Borrusia Dortmund. Sancho was taunted to be the next big thing in Europe. Having made 104 appearances for BVB scoring 38goals that convinced Manchester united to pay €85M for 20yrs old. The move haven’t worked out as planned, Sancho have 9 goals for the Reds devils in 2 seasons.
- Jadon Sancho could be facing an early exit from Manchester United earlier than expected. The rift between him and Erik Ten Hag keeps on widening as Sancho refused to apologize to the manager, after he accused Sancho of not committing in training session.
- Sancho denies the claims as false and his manager was using him as a scapegoat to his team bad performances this season.
- Chelsea and Borussia Dortmund are his likely destination.
Romelu Lukaku. €84.7M.
- After leaving Chelsea for Everton Lukaku turned out to be the best striker in the premier league. Manchester united made the move for the Belgian striker to strengthen their striking options. Although the move didn’t work out as expected, Lukaku made 66 appearances for the Reds devils scoring 28 goals.
Angel Di Maria. €75M.
- In 2014/15 season, United completed the signing of Argentina star player Angel Di Maria from Real Madrid. Di Maria had a wonderful tournament with Argentina, at the 2014 FIFA world cup, so United had high hopes on him when he joined. Angel move to united didn’t work out he left the following season to join PSG. Di Maria made 27 appearances for United scoring three goals.
Casemiro. €70.7M
- The Brazilian defensive midfielder, joined united last summer from Real Madrid. Casemiro was one of United most consistent performance last season, as they reached Europa league semifinals and also finished top four in the Premier league.
- On his early 30’s Casemiro have really struggled to stablize Manchester United Midfield this season. Casemiro came back in the summer overweight,Erik Ten Hag and his back staff we’re not happy with his weight gain while on summer vacations.
- Rumours has that Manchester United are considering selling the Brazilian in January window transfer,and replace him with young Benfica prospect,Neves.
Bruno Fernandes. €65M.
- Bruno Fernandes completed his Manchester united move from Sporting Lisbon. Every since Bruno having been the most consistent performer of the team. His influence and roles on the team says much of a player Fernandes is. Bruno have made 124 appearances for United scoring 44 goals in a span of three seasons.
- Bruno was named Manchester United captain this season,after Harry Maguire was stripped off Manchester United captaincy in the summer.
Mason Mount. €64M.
- Mason Mount left his boyhood club Chelsea, after 18yrs at the Club to join Manchester united. Mason have been a consistent performer for the London outfits, since his debut in 2019. The young talented midfielder is part of Ten Hag revolution at United, as he rebuild his team.
- Mason Mount have really struggled to settle in at Manchester United, and questions have been raised about his signing. Mount is yet to register a single goal for Manchester United this season.
Anthony Martial. €60M
- In 2015, Manchester united completed the signing of a 20 yrs old french forward from Monaco. Martial was an instant hit and become fans favorite. Although injuries have hampered his progress at United, the French man didn’t quite hit his Potential. Martial have 196 appearances to his name scoring 62 goals in the process.
Expensive signing doesn’t guarantee success, some were hits while others are flops. Who do you think was United best signing ever????