10 most expensive transfers in Juventus history

#6 Pavel Nedved - €45 million (2001)

Pavel Nedved is one of the finest midfielders to have played for Juventus.

During a glorious eight-season stint at Juventus, the blonde bombshell scored 65 times and assisted on 57 occasions, helping the Bianconeri to consecutive league titles in the early 2000s and a Champions League final against AC Milan.

A MASTERPIECE from Pavel #Nedved! 😍Is this the best #JuveBrescia goal? pic.twitter.com/tAbDJpJ6ZE
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) February 15, 2020

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Nedved, a two-footed player, was versatile enough to be deployed across a plethora of positions in the middle third. He was also renowned for his shooting ability from distance and set-piece prowess.

#5 Gianluigi Buffon - €52.9 million (2001)

Gianluigi Buffon is one of the finest goalkeepers to have graced the beautiful game.

Arriving from Parma two decades ago, Buffon has been a colossus between the sticks for the Bianconeri, helping them win a plethora of titles and eking out several records along the way.

Buffon doing Buffon things 🙌#JuveSassuolo #ForzaJuve pic.twitter.com/scYOiLUPQW
— JuventusFC (@juventusfcen) December 1, 2019

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With 681 appearances, Buffon is Juventus' second-most capped player. The 2006 FIFA World Cup winner has kept an astounding 322 clean sheets for the club.

Although he has largely played second fiddle to Wojciech Szczesny for the last two seasons, a 42-year-old Buffon is still not showing signs of stopping any time soon.

#4 Arthur Melo - €72 million (2020)

Arthur Melo arrived at Juventus last year on a swap deal that saw Miralem Pjanic join Barcelona.

He is taking his time to get going in his new surroundings, making only 25 appearances in all competitions this season.

Arthur has scored his first ever goal for Juventus on his 18th appearance for the club. Cristiano Ronaldo with the assist. pic.twitter.com/slXzpI9F1w
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) January 24, 2021

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The Brazilian central midfielder, who recently scored his first goal for Juventus, has work to do to become a regular in Andrea Pirlo's team.

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