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Since Neymar’s record-breaking move to Paris Saint-Germain in 2017-18, the transfer market in Europe (in terms of how valuable players now are) has changed dramatically. Touching the sacred triple-digit is not a distant dream anymore, as many clubs are interested in breaking the bank in order to ensure domestic and continental success.
Today, we will take a look at five clubs that arguably have the strongest squads in Europe. They have either managed to win big or are preparing to take the fight to the champions with the help of highly-rated superstars. Now, without further ado, let us take a look at
5 clubs who have the most valuable squads in the world
Stats via: Transfermarkt
#5 Manchester United (Premier League) - €858.25m
Manchester United have not won the Premier League or the UEFA Champions League since Sir Alex Ferguson’s farewell season in 2012-13. Still, against the odds, the Red Devils have maintained their stature as one of the most valuable clubs in the world.
Currently, Manchester United’s 29-man squad is valued at €858.25m, making them the fourth most valuable club in England. Jadon Sancho, Bruno Fernandes, and Marcus Rashford are the three most valuable players of the club, currently valued at €100m, €90m, and €85m, respectively.
Under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Manchester United finished the 2020-21 Premier League campaign in second place, which exceeded expectations. With Sancho being added to the attack this season, United will look to climb to the summit and dethrone their city rivals, Manchester City.
#4 Liverpool (Premier League) - €904.50m
Jurgen Klopp has taken Liverpool to great heights - leading the club to a Champions League and a Premier League title in two consecutive years. Last year, they struggled to get going, but that did not do much harm to their squad valuation.
With a current valuation of €904.50m, the Anfield outfit are the fourth-most valuable club in the world and third-most valuable in England. The Reds have one of the most fearsome attacking trios in the world right now in the form of Sadio Mane, Roberto Firmino, and Mohamed Salah. Add Diogo Jota to the mix, and you get an explosive recipe.
As expected, Mohamed Salah is the most valuable player in the squad, carrying a tag of €100m. Next up is Sadio Mane, who is valued at €85m, followed by Trent-Alexander Arnold, who is currently valued at €75m.
#3 Paris Saint-Germain (Ligue 1) - €993.75m
Paris Saint-Germain missed out on both the UEFA Champions League and the Ligue 1 title, capping off a largely disappointing campaign last season. This season, they are going all out to get the biggest names and bring the UEFA Champions League to France, and the valuation is fairly reflective of their ambition.
With a valuation of €993.75m, Paris Saint-Germain are comfortably the most expensive club in France, and can give many other historic teams a run for their money. Rated at €160m, World Cup winner Kylian Mbappe is the most valuable player in PSG’s ranks. Neymar, who was the mastermind behind the famous 6-1 win of Barcelona over PSG, is valued at €100m, and new signing Lionel Messi sits at third with a market value of €80m.
This season, PSG will look to bag both the domestic and continental crowns, and anything less than that — with this squad — would be embarrassing.
#2 Chelsea (Premier League) - €996.50m
Chelsea were never as illustrious as Manchester United, but their recent run of form has allowed them to sit at the high table. They have a young, exciting squad, which reflects fairly on their valuation.
Last season, Chelsea enjoyed a terrific run in the UEFA Champions League, as they beat Real Madrid and Manchester City in the semi-finals and final, respectively, to bring the “Old Big Ears” to Stamford Bridge. The Blues’ exploits — and the transfer of Romelu Lukaku in the summer transfer window — has taken their squad value to €996.50m, making them the second-most valuable team in the world. Romelu Lukaku, Mason Mount, and Kai Havertz are their three most valuable players, with market values of €100m, €75m, and €70m, respectively.
Chelsea will start the 2021-22 Premier League season as one of the strongest title contenders and will look to give Manchester City a run for their money.
#1 Manchester City (Premier League) - €1.06bn
Manchester City have been a force to be reckoned with in the English Premier League. Seeing them atop the list of the most valuable clubs is hardly a surprise.
The Sky Blues squad is currently valued at a whopping €1.06bn, making them the only club to touch the billion mark. Kevin de Bruyne, Raheem Sterling, and Phil Foden are the three most valuable members of the Manchester City squad, valued at €100m, €90m, and €80m, respectively.
Pep Guardiola has changed the definition of success at Manchester City, turning them into a winning machine. They have bagged three Premier League titles in the last four years and we will not bet against them this year either. They played their first ever UEFA Champions League final last season and will try their best to go the distance this time around.
