10 La Liga stars who had the biggest increase in market value in 2016

#4 Stefan Savic – Atletico Madrid – €16m increase

Stefan Savic is a solid presence at the heart of Atletico Madrid’s defence

Stefan Savic can look back on 2016 with pleasure, especially after he became the first Montenegrin to play in the UEFA Champions League Final in the 21^st century. Atletico’s purchase of the centre-back from Fiorentina for €10 million looks like a bargain now, as Savic has been crucial to Diego Simeone’s defence.

Jose Gimenez and Diego Godin were Simeone’s first choice pair, but Savic has bulldozed his way into his coach’s plans. With 24 appearances this season, Savic is a consistent 7/10 performer at the heart of Atletico’s defence, which has seen his transfer value increase by 133.3%.

Jan 2016 value: €12 million

Jan 2017 value: €28 million