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In today's world of inflated market valuations and big-money transfer deals, players are bought and sold for tens and hundreds of millions on a regular basis. Some of Europe's most successful clubs are also some of the richest in the world.
Their financial clout allows them to lure the best players in the world. They get to perform quick fixes on their squad and every transfer window is an opportunity to further bolster their squad. Some of the European giants shell out in excess of €100 million every summer to bring in reinforcements to their side.
Market valuations of players who perform well at the top level are usually very high. Of course, there are a number of variables involved. For example, a player's valuation will depend on his performance or form, age, the number of years remaining in his current contract and the position he plays in.
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Without further ado, let's take a look at five of the most valuable teams in football right now.
#5 Liverpool - €861 million
Liverpool are one of the most exciting sides in football right now. Jurgen Klopp has transformed the Reds into one of the most dominant units in Europe. In addition to being one of the best football coaches in the world, Klopp also has a great eye for talent.
Under Klopp, Liverpool have recruited responsibly. They haven't broken the bank regularly to sign the most high-profile players. The Reds have looked to sign players who can give them value for money.
They signed players like Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk, Sadio Mane, Diogo Jota, Andrew Robertson etc. It speaks volumes of Klopp's ability to develop players when a player like Robertson, who was bought for €8 million in 2017, is now valued at €65 million.
Liverpool have the fifth most valuable team in the world, with a combined valuation of €861 million.
#4 Manchester United - €865 million
One reason why Manchester United receive the kind of heat they do is the sheer talent on their payroll that they're failing to make the most out of. Manchester United have some incredible players in their squad.
They have world-class players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandes, Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford, Raphael Varane and David de Gea to name a few. They showed a lot of promise in the 2020-21 season but they are in disarray right now.
The Red Devils have one of the most valuable teams in Europe and their players have a combined market valuation of €865 million.
#3 Chelsea - €879 million
Due to their struggles in the first half of the 2020-21 season, people tend to forget that Chelsea had just splashed roughly €250 million in the transfer window prior. That's right. They recruited heavily in the summer of 2020 and it came as no surprise because the Blues have a reputation for being big spenders.
Thomas Tuchel is in charge of a very talented squad. It is quite deep and replete with several top players battling for a starting berth. The depth of their squad definitely helped propel Chelsea to Champions League glory last season.
They signed Romelu Lukaku this past summer for €115 million. There are plenty of young players in this Chelsea side whose market valuations are quite high. Mason Mount, Kai Havertz, Reece James, Timo Werner, Mateo Kovacic, N'Golo Kante and Jorginho are a few of them.
#2 Paris Saint-Germain - €916 million
One would think Paris Saint-Germain would have had major issues with their squad heading into the summer of 2021 if they looked at the kind of personnel they roped in subsequently. PSG already had one of the most talented squads in all of Europe.
They added Lionel Messi, Sergio Ramos, Achraf Hakimi, Gianluigi Donnarumma and Georginio Wijnaldum to it in the summer.
Neymar Jr., Kylian Mbappe, Marco Verratti, Angel Di Maria, Marquinhos and Mauro Icardi were all part of the side already. The latest additions have made PSG's squad the second most valuable in all of Europe. Their combined valuation stands at €916 million.
#1 Manchester City - €992 million
Pep Guardiola is one of the best managers in the world. The Spaniard is a wonderful coach and his Manchester City side play some swashbuckling football. They are one of the most dominant sides in Europe right now.
Guardiola's side is filled to the brim with technically proficient players. They are excellent with the ball at their feet and their game intelligence and awareness are quite incredible as well.
Guardiola is also very well backed in the transfer market and why wouldn't he be? His team have won the Premier League title in three of the last four Premier League seasons.
Kevin De Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, Rodri and Gabriel Jesus are some of their most valuable players. The Manchester City squad is valued at a whopping €992 million.
