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2. Kaka (AC Milan to Real Madrid, 2009)
Bought for: £6m Sold for: £57m Profit: £51m
Kaka in action for Real Madrid during the friendly match against Paris Saint-Germain FC on July 27, 2013 in Gothenburg, Sweden (Getty Images)
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Real Madrid have made it a habit of breaking the bank for marquee players over the years; never mind how much success it actually delivers. So, it is no surprise that they feature so prominently in this list (4 out of the top 10 involve them as the buyer). In 2009, the latest Galacticos era was kick-started with the acquisition of Brazilian ‘Trequartista’ Kaka, winner of the Ballon d’Or and World Player of the Year in 2007, for £57m, breaking the world record for transfer fee paid. Silvio Berlusconi scooped up a cool £51m quid to add to his coffers in Milan.
