Real Madrid's Three Most Expensive Sales in History

Real Madrid are known for acquiring the biggest stars in world football but their ability to sell players at the right time is also unmatched. Although Los Blancos do not rely on sales to balance their finances, there are a number of transfers that have fetched huge sums and are considered some of the most important deals in football history. Here are Real Madrid's three most expensive sales:

1. Cristiano Ronaldo to Juventus – €100 million Real Madrid's biggest sale was the transfer of Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer of 2018 to Juventus for €100 million. After nine historic years in Madrid, the Portuguese star chose to face a new challenge in Italy. During that time, Ronaldo was recognized as the club's most popular player, bringing four Champions League titles, two La Liga trophies, and scoring 450 goals in 438 matches for Real Madrid. It remains the biggest player sale in the club's history.

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1. Angel Di Maria to Manchester United – €75 million Angel Di Maria came second on the list after being transferred from Real Madrid to Manchester United in August 2014 for €75 million, then a record in England. Arriving from Benfica in 2010, Di Maria has been key to Real Madrid's successful campaign, notably winning La Decima. His performance in the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid became the hallmark of his career. Before moving to England, he made 190 appearances for Los Blancos.

2. Casemiro to Manchester United – €70 million Third is Casemiro who also moved to Manchester United in 2022, with a total transfer fee of €70 million. Casemiro started at Real Madrid in 2013 and became a mainstay in midfield alongside Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, helping the club win five Champions Leagues. He recorded 336 games in the white uniform before moving to England.

These transfers highlight Real Madrid's ability to not only buy but also sell players correctly, providing additional resources to strengthen the squad.