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Real Madrid's most expensive signings ever

Sports Mole looks at the most expensive signings in Real Madrid's illustrious history.

Real Madrid became European champions for the 15th time during the 2023-24 campaign, recording a 2-0 victory over Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund in the final of the competition.

Los Blancos have now announced a deal for Kylian Mbappe, and they will remain in the market for the finest players in world football in the years to come.

Here, Sports Mole takes a look at the club's most expensive signings in their history.


10. Luis Figo - £51m

Luis Figo is unveiled by Real Madrid after moving from Barcelona in July 2000© Reuters

From: Barcelona
Date: July 24, 2000
Age at the time: 27
Real Madrid appearances: 245
Real Madrid goals: 58

Honours at Real Madrid


  • La Liga (2): 2000-21, 2002-03

  • Spanish Super Cup (2): 2001, 2003

  • UEFA Champions League (1): 2001-02

  • UEFA Super Cup (1): 2002

  • Intercontinental Cup (1): 2002


  • 9. Luka Jovic - £53.6m

    Luka Jovic in action for Real Madrid on September 25, 2019© Reuters

    From: Eintracht Frankfurt
    Date: June 4, 2019
    Age at the time: 21
    Real Madrid appearances: 51
    Real Madrid goals: 3

    Honours at Real Madrid


  • La Liga (2): 2019-2020, 2021-22

  • Spanish Super Cup (2): 2020, 2022

  • UEFA Champions League (1): 2021-22


  • 8. Kaka - £57m

    Kaka's Real Madrid celebrates his goal against Ajax on December 4, 2012

    From: AC Milan
    Date: June 9, 2009
    Age at the time: 27
    Real Madrid appearances: 120
    Real Madrid goals: 29

    Honours at Real Madrid

  • La Liga (1): 2011-12

  • Copa del Rey (1): 2010-11


  • 7. James Rodriguez - £63.8m

    James Rodriguez pictured during a Real Madrid training session on August 23, 2019© Reuters

    From: Monaco
    Date: July 22, 2014
    Age at the time: 23
    Real Madrid appearances: 125
    Real Madrid goals: 37

    Honours at Real Madrid


  • La Liga (2): 2016-17, 2019-20

  • Spanish Super Cup (1): 2020

  • UEFA Champions League (2): 2015-16, 2016-17

  • UEFA Super Cup (2): 2014, 2016

  • FIFA Club World Cup (2): 2014, 2016


  • 6. Zinedine Zidane - £65.9m

    Zinedine Zidane in action for Real Madrid during his playing days© Reuters

    From: Juventus
    Date: July 9, 2001
    Age at the time: 29
    Real Madrid appearances: 230
    Real Madrid goals: 49

    Honours at Real Madrid


  • La Liga (1): 2002-03

  • Spanish Super Cup (2): 2001, 2003

  • UEFA Champions League (1): 2001-02

  • UEFA Super Cup (1): 2002

  • Intercontinental Cup (1): 2002


  • 5. Aurelien Tchouameni - £68m

    Real Madrid's Aurelien Tchouameni in action with Manchester City's Phil Foden on April 9, 2024© Reuters

    From: Monaco
    Date: July 11, 2022
    Age at the time: 22

    Honours at Real Madrid


  • La Liga (1): 2023-24

  • Spanish Super Cup (1): 2004

  • UEFA Champions League (1): 2023-24

  • UEFA Super Cup (1): 2022

  • FIFA Club World Cup (1): 2022

  • Copa del Rey (1): 2022-23


  • 4. Cristiano Ronaldo - £80m

    Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev© Reuters

    From: Manchester United
    Date: July 1, 2009
    Age at the time: 24
    Real Madrid appearances: 438
    Real Madrid goals: 450

    Honours at Real Madrid


  • La Liga (2): 2011-12, 2016-17

  • Spanish Super Cup (2): 2012, 2017

  • UEFA Champions League (4): 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18

  • UEFA Super Cup (2): 2014, 2017

  • FIFA Club World Cup (3): 2014, 2016, 2017

  • Copa del Rey (2): 2010-11, 2013-14


  • 3. Gareth Bale - £85.9m

    Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid on March 5, 2019© Reuters

    From: Tottenham Hotspur
    Date: September 1, 2013
    Age at the time: 24
    Real Madrid appearances: 258
    Real Madrid goals: 106

    Honours at Real Madrid


  • La Liga (3): 2016-17, 2019-20, 2021-22

  • Spanish Super Cup (1): 2017

  • UEFA Champions League (5): 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17, 2017-18, 2021-22

  • UEFA Super Cup (2): 2014, 2017

  • FIFA Club World Cup (3): 2014, 2017, 2018

  • Copa del Rey (1): 2013-14


  • 2. Jude Bellingham - £87.6m

    Real Madrid's Jude Bellingham celebrates scoring their third goal on April 21, 2024© Reuters

    From: Borussia Dortmund
    Date: June 14, 2023
    Age at the time: 19

    Honours at Real Madrid


  • La Liga (1): 2023-24

  • Spanish Super Cup (1): 2024

  • UEFA Champions League (1): 2023-24


  • 1. Eden Hazard - £102m

    Real Madrid's Eden Hazard with the match ball, September 28, 2021© Reuters

    From: Chelsea
    Date: June 7, 2019
    Age at the time: 28
    Real Madrid appearances: 76
    Real Madrid goals: 7

    Honours at Real Madrid


  • La Liga (2): 2019-20, 2021-22

  • Spanish Super Cup (1): 2022

  • UEFA Champions League (1): 2021-22

  • UEFA Super Cup (1): 2022

  • Copa del Rey (1): 2022-23
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