Most expensive transfers in French Ligue 1 history – Ligue 1 special
Paris Saint-Germain made quiet an impact in this summer’s transfer window as their signing of Javier Pastore takes the number one spot for this summer’s most expensive transfer in Europe.
Here are the top 7 most expensive transfers in the history of French Ligue 1
1. Javier Pastore
Argentina’s talented playmaker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Javier-Pastore-c18082 joined Paris St Germain in a sensational 42 million Euro transfer from Italian Serie A side Palermo. The transfer of the Argentine playmaker is the most expensive in the history of Ligue 1.
The 22-year-old attacking midfielder has signed a five-year contract with his new club. This signing has surprised many leading clubs of Europe such as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 and Manchester united, who were continuously revolving around the gifted midfielder.
2. Nicolas Anelka
Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain signed http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arsenal-c38429
back in 1997.
The 32-year-old spent one season at Real Madrid, where he was fined several times and wasn`t famous among the player for his attitude towards training, being in their European Cup winning squad, before leaving to begin his second spell at Paris St Germain
in the summer of 2000.
3. Lisandro Lopez
On 7 Jul, 2009, Lisandro Lopez left Portuguese giants FC Porto and was signed by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Olympique-Lyonnais-c40130 for a record transfer fee believed to be in the region of 24 million Euros (plus 4 million Euros bonus subject to performance).
Lopez’s performances were eye catching in the 2007/08 season as he netted 24 goals in 27 League games. His move came after the club sold their striker http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Karim-Benzema-c20350 to Real Madrid. He was the highest paid player in French league with his wages believed to
be around 425,000 Euro per month.
4. Yoann Gourcuff
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 international was at the top of his game, winning 2008/09 Ligue 1 Player
of Year award, 2008/2009 Goal of the year award, and 2009 France Football French Player of the Year award during his time at the Aquitaine club.
5. http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lucas-Severino-c22564
In 2000, the Brazilian international moved from Brasileirao side Atletico Paranaense to French side http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Lucas-c22528 is currently playing for FC Tokyo in J. League Division 2.
6. Shabani Nonda
The http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Burundi-c2863 native transferred to then-reigning French Champion, AS Monaco, for 19.8 million Euros in July 2000 from Stade Rennais. His aggressive style of play helped Monaco reach the final of the UEFA Champions League in 2004, where the Monegasque club
lost to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/FC-Porto-c39186.
7. Abdul Kader Keita
On June 16, 2007, Lyon confirmed the signing of Keita from Lille for 18.5 million Euros.
The Ivory Coast international is a versatile player capable of playing as a winger, striker and as an attacking midfielder. At Lille, he scored 15 goals in 63 appearances.
The 30-year-old Abidjan-born also played a vital role in winning the 2007/08 Championelle and Coupe de France for Les Gones. The Ivorian is now playing for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Al-Sadd-c38355 in the Qatari pro league.
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