3) Dani Alves: Sevilla to Barcelona – £30.2m
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Arguably one of Barcelona’s key signings prior to their dominance in Spain and Europe, Dani Alves had a moderately successful career at Sevilla where he started his career as a teenager. Although Liverpool and Chelsea tried to sign him with unsuccessful bids, it was Barcelona who managed to prise him away in what became a tearful farewell for Alves.
However, it wasn’t a futile move as he would go on to become one of the best right-backs in the world under Pep Guardiola. The Brazilian was almost an auxiliary attacker in Barcelona’s setup and it came as no surprise when he grabbed a number of assists or created chances at will from the right.
Alves would eventually leave the Camp Nou with six La Liga titles, four Copa del Rey titles and three Champions League trophies under his belt.
