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La Liga is one of the best football leagues in Europe and the big teams are always capable of attracting the best players around the world. Although it is still early days in the transfer market, some amazing deals have already been completed by these La Liga sides.
The Covid-19 pandemic has impacted teams all over Spain financially, but most of the teams have worked around this problem by making some astute free agent signings.
Barcelona and Real Madrid will be determined to win La Liga ahead of Atletico Madrid this season
With Atletico Madrid winning La Liga last season, both Barcelona and Real Madrid will be determined to claim the top prize this time with the help of some of their new signings.
Without further ado, let's take a look at the 5 best signings made in La Liga so far
#5 Carlos Bacca - Granada
Granada were among the surprise packages of the 2020/21 La Liga season. The Andalusian club finished in a highly creditable 9th position and even made the Europa League quarter-finals.
With Granada unable to compete financially with the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, they are often forced to rely on making intelligent signings.
Carlos Bacca on a free transfer is definitely an intelligent signing. The 34-year-old Colombian had a decent campaign for Villarreal last season scoring 9 goals and grabbing 2 assists.
A powerful forward and a clinical finisher, Carlos Bacca, could prove to be extremely important for Granada next season.
#4 Sergio Aguero - Barcelona
Barcelona really missed the services of an experienced striker who could take away the scoring burden from Lionel Messi last season. Having sold Luis Suarez to Atletico Madrid, the Blaugrana lacked a cutting edge in front of goal.
The arrival of Sergio Aguero could solve this problem for Barcelona. One of the best strikers of this generation, Aguero is capable of winning games singlehandedly.
Aguero's close relationship with Lionel Messi could also reinvigorate the little magician and make Barcelona a potent attacking threat next season. Although Aguero is 33-years-old, there is no doubting his quality.
Having arrived on a free transfer from Manchester City, Sergio Aguero could be the perfect short-term signing for Barcelona.
#3 Memphis Depay - Barcelona
Barcelona have been among the most active La Liga clubs in the transfer window. They have made some intelligent free agent signings and the arrival of Memphis Depay could definitely help them challenge Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid for the La Liga title next season.
After an ill-fated spell at Manchester United, Memphis Depay rediscovered his best form at Lyon and will be eager to continue his good form at Barcelona this season. The Dutch international also has an excellent relationship with manager Ronald Koeman and his pace, dribbling ability and direct play could add a different dimension to Barcelona's attack.
With Depay still only 27, he will add some much needed freshness to the aging Barcelona squad. The Netherlands star could be the player to watch out for in La Liga this season.
#2 Rodrigo De Paul - Atletico Madrid
One of the best midfielders in world football at the moment, Rodrigo De Paul is an excellent addition to Atletico Madrid's squad. The La Liga champions will face stiff competition from the likes of Real Madrid and Barcelona this season in their title defense, but the signing of De Paul could tilt the scales in favor of Atletico Madrid once again.
A midfielder with an eye for goal, De Paul contributed an impressive 9 goals and 9 assists for a struggling Udinese side in Serie A last season. The Argentine midfielder also had an excellent Copa America campaign and was one of the chief architects of Argentina's Copa America 2021 triumph.
De Paul looks like the perfect midfielder for Diego Simeone and the 27-year-old Argentine could have a huge role to play in the La Liga title race this season.
#1 David Alaba - Real Madrid
The best signing in La Liga so far this transfer window has arguably been Real Madrid's capture of Austrian superstar David Alaba. The 29-year-old versatile defender is capable of playing all across the backline and is one of the most consistent performers in world football at the moment.
Having arrived from Bayern Munich on a free transfer, Alaba will be expected to fill the Sergio Ramos shaped hole in the heart of Real Madrid's defense. Experienced at the top level and a serial winner, Carlo Ancelotti will be expecting great things from David Alaba in the La Liga 2021/22 season.
Excellent on the ball and tenacious off it, Alaba will be hoping to add the La Liga trophy to his already impressive trophy cabinet next season.
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