5 times Real Madrid broke the transfer record

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Real Madrid is well known for crazy transfer fees

#4 Zinedine Zidane

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Magician of football

Zinedine Zidane stands as one of the finest football players not only of his time but of all time. He is one among seven footballers who have won the FIFA World Cup, the UEFA Champions League and the Ballon d'Or. At the 2006 World Cup, he was awarded the Golden Ball.

Three-time FIFA World Player of the Year became the most expensive footballer when he left Juventus for Real Madrid in a deal worth £46.6 million. He penned a four year deal with Madrid which excelled Luis Figo's transfer fee of £37 million. The signing proved very profitable, with Zidane, helping Real Madrid win the UEFA Champions League title in his first year.

Zidane's record was unbeaten for eight years, the longest since the 1940s. His stint with Real Madrid was a success as he clinched six trophies with the club.

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