OneFootball
Lewis Ambrose·27 November 2020
OneFootball
Lewis Ambrose·27 November 2020
Itâs Black Friday, which means one thing: price reductions.
But who are the footballers who have had their market value drop the most in recent times?
Thanks to transfermarkt, we donât even have to wonder. So hereâs your price drop XI.
Kepa Arrizabalaga, Chelsea, â âŹ42m
The most expensive goalkeeper in the history of the game is a record Kepa wonât be that happy with, and he isnât even Chelseaâs first choice anymore.
Sergi Roberto, Barcelona, â âŹ25m
Dynamic, good on the ball, a prime age, and he can play in midfield. Yet Sergi Robertoâs value has dropped by half. We guess thatâs what happens when you lose 8-2 in a Champions League quarter-final as a defender.
John Stones, Manchester City, â âŹ35m
Once upon a time, City signed John Stones as their future rock in defence. But heâs lost Pep Guardiolaâs faith, heâs had injuries, and his contract is up at the end of next season.
Samuel Umtiti, FC Barcelona, â âŹ28m
Itâs been going worse and worse for Umtiti since he won the 2018 World Cup with France and injuries have all but ended his Barcelona career.
Christian Eriksen, Inter, â âŹ40m
He got his move away from Tottenham, he joined Inter. Maybe he shouldnât have. Barely used by Antonio Conte, the man who helped lead Spurs to a Champions League final less than two years ago looks a shadow of his former self.
Dele Alli, Tottenham Hotspur, â âŹ38m
Another Spurs midfielder. Another who might leave? Alli is completely out of favour under José Mourinho and no longer makes England squads.
Isco, Real Madrid, â âŹ30m
Whatâs more surprising? The fact Isco still had a transfer value of âŹ30m before this year or the fact heâs still a Real Madrid player? Never used by Zidane anymore, itâs no wonder he wants to leave the club.
Dani Parejo, Villarreal, â âŹ25m
The fee may not be as high as his team-mates but Parejoâs value has plummeted from âŹ35m to just âŹ10m and he left Valencia for nothing in the summer.
Eden Hazard, Real Madrid, â âŹ60m
Remember when Eden Hazard was one of the best players in the world? Consistent, delivered in big games, just class. It feels like an age ago, but itâs only been about 18 months. Injuries have punctuated his Real Madrid career and his value has sunk more than any other player in the world.
Alexandre Lacazette, Arsenal, â âŹ60m
A contract up in 2022 and no offer in sight from Arsenal. Lacazette was once the clubâs record signing but his time in north London has disappointed.
Antoine Griezmann, Barcelona, â âŹ40m
Another Barcelona player. Itâs not been a good year-and-a-bit for Antoine Griezmann, who signed for âŹ120m in the summer of 2019 and has scored just 18 goals since.