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European powerhouses in the Premier League and La Liga have not shied away from splashing the cash. Elite clubs are constantly chasing the best players, who are often the ones with the highest market values, to strengthen their squads.
The fight for silverware across all leagues has grown so intense that clubs around the world have been spending big bucks to bridge the gap between them and their rivals.
Having said that, we take a look at the top 10 clubs with the highest squad market values.
#10 Manchester United: €800.75 million
Manchester United are one of the most popular clubs in the world of football. Despite their recent struggles under Ole Gunnar Solskjær, they still possess one of the best players in the world.
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The Red Devils squad is valued at €800.75 million and their most valuable player right now is Paul Pogba who is worth €100 million. Following the Frenchman are Marcus Rashford at €80 million and Harry Maguire at €70 million. Their newest recruit Bruno Fernandes is also valued at €60 million.
United is struggling for consistency this season and would be hoping to win the Europa League and secure a top-four spot in the Premier League at the end of the campaign.
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#9 Chelsea: €848.05 million
Chelsea have stunned everyone with their performances this season. Despite the change of manager and an initial transfer ban, the Blues are putting up a tough fight for the top four spots in the Premier League.
The west London club's squad value is pegged at €848.05 million and N'Golo Kante is the highest-valued player in their squad with a current market value of €100 million. Following him is Jorginho at €65 million.
Frank Lampard has done a fantastic job with the capital outfit in his first season. Despite losing their talisman Eden Hazard, the English manager laid his trust in youngsters who have, in turn, repaid the faith placed in them.
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#8 Atletico Madrid: €863.50 million
Atletico Madrid have risen from the ruins to break the duopoly of Real Madrid and Barcelona in the Spanish top-flight. Diego Simeone has built a world-class squad over the years and has helped his team challenge for various trophies during his tenure.
The Rojiblancos are pegged at €863.50 million and the most valuable players in the squad are Jan Oblak and Joao Felix who are valued at €100 million each. Following them are Saul Niguez at €90 million and Jose Giminez at €70 million.
With the high profile departures of Antoine Griezmann, Lucas Hernandez, Diego Godin, and Rodri, the Spanish giants are struggling to enforce themselves in the league. However, they could go all the way in the Champions League where they lead Liverpool 1-0 in the Round of 16 with the second leg yet to be played.
#7 Tottenham Hotspur: €897.50 million
Tottenham Hotspur are valued at €897.50 million, with high profile signings and departures keeping the Londoners in the mix. Christian Eriksen's transfer to Inter Milan set the Spurs back by €85 million but new signings in the form of Gedson Fernandes and Steven Bergwijn have reduced the deficit.
Leading the way for Spurs is Harry Kane who is valued at €150 million. Following him are Dele Alli at €90 million, Heung-min Son at €80 million and Tanguy Ndombele at €65 million.
Tottenham are undergoing a transition following the arrival of Jose Mourinho and would be hoping to end the season in the Premier League's top-four spots.
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#6 Bayern Munich: €934.15 million
Bayern Munich are the only German club to feature on this list with their squad pegged at €934.15 million. Serge Gnabry and Joshua Kimmich are the highest-valued players in the squad at €80 million. Following them are Philippe Coutinho, Robert Lewandowski, and Lucas Hernandez at €70 million each.
The reigning Bundesliga champions overturned a tough start to the season and are back at the top of the table. The Bavarians are now back to their usual best and their demolition of Chelsea in the Champions League is proof of it. Extending their impressive run, they could go all the way to clinch some silverware at the end of the season.
#5 Paris Saint-Germain: €1.02 billion
Paris Saint-Germain are one of the strongest teams on paper. With an attacking roster comprising of Neymar Jr, Kylian Mbappe, Edinson Cavani, Angel di Maria, and Mauro Icardi, the Parisians boast of one of the best forward lines in the world of football.
The French champions are valued at €1.02 billion, with the most valuable player in the squad being Mbappe whose current market value is €200 million. Following the Frenchman are Neymar at €160 million, Marco Verratti and Mauro Icardi at €75 million each.
PSG would be hoping to show their might on the field and would be vying to overcome their 2-1 deficit against Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of their Champions League Round of 16 fixture to fulfill their long term quest of the European title.
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#4 FC Barcelona: €1.07 billion
FC Barcelona house one of the best players in the world in Lionel Messi and it is no surprise that the Blaugrana are currently valued at €1.07 billion.
The reigning Spanish champions are not enjoying their best form on the field but are still one of the finest teams in the world. They signed an array of world-class players last summer in the form of Antoine Griezmann and Frenkie de Jong who raised their squad value massively.
To no one's surprise, Messi is the highest-valued player in the squad at €140 million followed by Griezmann at €120 million, De Jong and Marc-Andre Ter Stegen at €90 million each and Ousmane Dembele at €75 million.
#3 Real Madrid- €1.08 billion
Real Madrid have been one of the most successful clubs of the 21st century winning four UEFA Champions League titles in the last decade itself. The Spanish giants had a vulnerable 2018-19 season after which they splashed €300 million on summer transfers last year to overhaul their squad.
Los Blancos' squad is currently valued at €1.08 billion and their highest-valued player is Eden Hazard whose value is pegged at €120 million. Following the Belgian is Raphael Varane at €80 million, Casemiro at €70 million and Toni Kroos at €60 million.
With the additions of various youngsters, their value is only going to rise moving forward as they transform from world-class talents to world-beaters.
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#2 Liverpool: €1.19 billion
The reigning champions of Europe are one of the most valuable clubs in the world with their current squad valuation pegged at €1.19 billion.
Jurgen Klopp is the key man behind Liverpool's revamp as the German has revolutionised the squad since taking over. He formed the formidable trio of Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino, with the former duo currently valued at €150 million and the latter worth €90 million.
The Reds also boast of one of the best defences across Europe and retains one of the most expensive defensive lines in the likes of Alisson Becker, Virgil van Dijk, Andrew Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold who are valued at €90 million, €100 million, €80 million and €110 million respectively.
#1 Manchester City: €1.29 billion
Manchester City have the most valuable squad in the world right now. Not only do they have the best group of players, but they also boast of one of the best managers in Pep Guardiola. Since the Catalan tactician has taken over, the Citizens have dominated England, completing an unprecedented domestic treble last season.
The Manchester club's squad is valued at a staggering €1.29 billion. The most valuable player in the squad is Raheem Sterling at €160 million followed by Kevin de Bruyne at €150 million and Leroy Sane and Bernardo Silva both valued at €100 million each.
This mix of young and experienced players is vying for more success this season having already won the Carabao Cup.
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