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Barcelona's top three all-time player sales detailed

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Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Barcelona's top three all-time player sales detailed
Summary

Barcelona has executed several high-profile player transfers that have shaped football's financial. The most significant departure remains Neymar's 2017 transfer to PSG for €222 million, which set a record that endures. Following Neymar, Arthur Melo's sale to Juventus in 2020 for €72 million ranks as the second-highest, while Luis Figo's controversial move to Real Madrid in 2000 for €62 million stands as the third. Each transfer not only generated substantial income for the club but also influenced market dynamics and the sport's competitive climate.

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  • •Neymar's transfer to PSG in 2017 remains the record sale at €222 million.
  • •Arthur Melo moved to Juventus in 2020 for approximately €72 million.
  • •Luis Figo transferred to Real Madrid in 2000 for €62 million.
  • •These sales have significantly influenced market trends and player valuations.
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  • 2:00 PMYahoo Sports — The three most expensive sales in Real Madrid history
  • 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — The three most expensive sales in Barcelona history
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Real Madrid have spent decades building a reputation for signing the biggest stars in world football, but the club has also been remarkably successful when it comes to selling players at the right tim...

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Barcelona have long been associated with developing top footballers and attracting some of the biggest names in the sport.However, the Catalan giants have also completed several historic transfers in ...

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