10 most expensive transfers between La Liga clubs

4) Andre Gomes: Valencia to Barcelona – £29.75m

Andre Gomes was also sold by Valencia for a huge fee

One of Portugal’s finest young talents in recent years, Andre Gomes started his career with Benfica but was one of many victims of the Curse of Bela Guttman. Twice he reached the Europa League final with Benfica and lost on both occasions to Chelsea and Sevilla.

Soon, he went on loan to Valencia and that move became permanent in 2015. A neat dribbler of the ball, Gomes soon established himself in Valencia’s midfield but he too became a pawn to be traded when Los Che needed the money.

Barcelona were only too happy to sign him up for €35m. Although he is yet to make himself a permanent fixture in the lineup, the 23-year-old has a long way to go and could be a mainstay in Barcelona’s midfield in seasons to come.