Ranking the 5 biggest sales in Juventus history

Zidane is Juventus' second-most expensive sale, where does Pogba stand?
Zidane is Juventus' second-most expensive sale, where does Pogba stand?

#3 João Cancelo | Juventus to Manchester City (€65million) | 2019

Cancelo bid farewell to the Serie A giants to join Premier League champs Manchester City. In the process, he earned his former team a total of €65 million and the record for being the most expensive right back in the history of football.

<a href='https://www.sportskeeda.com/player/joao-cancelo' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer'>João Cancelo</a> is the most-expensive right back ever
João Cancelo is the most-expensive right back ever

The City manager Pep Guardiola was adamant about having João Cancelo. The Portuguese's explosive pace, crossing and dribbling abilities can be accredited to the same.

After taking some time to adapt to English football, the Portugal fullback won his first English title in the very next year. The transfer is considered a win-win for both João Cancelo and Juventus and is also one of the most successful transfers to have taken place in recent history.

#2 Zinedine Zidane | Juventus to Real Madrid (€76 million) | 2001

Even though Zizou is the second most expensive sale by Juventus, the fact that it took place in 2001 arguably makes him the most valuable transfer in the history of football.

Zinedine Zidane
Zinedine Zidane

The late 90s saw the rise of the magician Zinedine Zidane who was wanted probably by every club in Europe. However, there was no doubt that when it came to money, not many could match Real Madrid's kitty.

The Spanish giants splashed money over the 2001 summer window to get the Frenchman to the Santiago Bernabeu. A crucial part of the Galactico era, Zidane played among some of the finest in Europe.

The move worked both ways as the Old Lady used the amount from Zidane's transfer to rope in Pavel Nedved. Meanwhile, Zidane continued to collect club and individual trophies.

#1 Paul Pogba | Juventus to Manchester United (€105 million) | 2016

The mammoth €105 million move that involved buyers (Manchester United) and sellers (Juventus) turned out not just to be the biggest sale in the latter's history but a then world record transfer as well.

Pogba registered then world record transfer with the United move
Pogba registered then world record transfer with the United move

Pogba, a known figure at Old Trafford and an Alex Ferguson reject, had a key role under then manager Jose Mourinho and still continues to be one of the most important Red Devils.

The French star helped his new team grab a continental silverware after 9 long years with an 18th minute opener in the 2017 UEFA Europa League final.

That wraps up our list of players who earned Juventus big bucks. Who do you think ended up as the best bargain for the Italian heavyweights? Post your opinion below,

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Edited by Arnav Kholkar
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