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We are only weeks away for the start of a new European season. The transfer window is currently open and teams across Europe are busy strengthening their squad for the 2019-20 season. We have already witnessed quite a few breathtaking transfers this summer.
Some of the transfers that made the headlines include Antoine Griezmann to FC Barcelona, Eden Hazard to Real Madrid, Joao Felix to Atletico Madrid, Aaron Wan-Bissaka to Manchester United, and Matthijs de Ligt to Juventus.
The 2018/19 season has witnessed the rise of some exciting young footballers in LaLiga. Players like Rodri, Vinicius Junior, Arthur, Clement Lenglet, Lucas Hernandez and Jan Oblak have enjoyed an excellent season and a phenomenal rise in their market value.
Without much ado, let’s take a look at 5 LaLiga players whose market value has skyrocketed.
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#5 Eden Hazard
After a disastrous 2018/19 season, Real Madrid brought Zinedine Zidane back and have made some exciting signings in the summer so far. One signing that stood apart is the Belgium international Eden Hazard. The Los Blancos signed him for €100 million earlier this month.
The 28-year-old was exceptional for Chelsea over the past few seasons and one of the best players in the Premier League. Hazard scored 16 goals and assisted 15 more in 32 Premier League starts last season. He also played a crucial role in Chelsea’s Europa League title win.
Hazard’s desire to play for Real Madrid was not a secret and after Ronaldo’s departure, Real needed a player of his caliber. After his stunning exploits for the Blues last season, Hazard’s value has increased by €40 million to €150 million.
Market Value as of July 1, 2018: €110 million
Market Value as of now: €150 million
#4 Eder Militao
Real Madrid bought the versatile defender, who can play as a center-back or as a right-back, for a fee of around €50 million. Eder Militao moved to Porto last year and helped them reach the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League.
FC Porto had the best defensive record in the Liga NOS last season and conceded only 20 goals. He has made giants strides as a defender in the past 12 months and certainly up there among the best in Europe.
The Brazilian averaged 2.1 tackles and 2.2 interceptions per game in the league last season. He is quick across the turf and good with his tackles. He is comfortable with the ball at his feet and has a good range of passing. He is just 21 and will only get better with minutes on the pitch.
Market Value as of July 1, 2018: €8 million
Market Value as of now: €50 million
#3 Luka Jovic
Third Real Madrid player on the list. Luka Jovic joined from Eintracht Frankfurt in June for a fee of around €65 million. Jovic joined the Bundesliga club on loan from Benfica in 2017 and the move was made permanent later.
Jovic had a good debut campaign in Bundesliga with 8 goals and an assist in 22 appearances. The 2018/19 season proved to be a turning point for the 21-year-old. The Serbian scored 17 goals and assisted six more in Bundesliga last campaign. He also scored 10 goals in 14 Europa League games.
When the 2018/19 season started, Jovic was valued around €8 million. When the season ended, his stock witnessed a tremendous rise. He is currently valued at €60 million, which represents a €52 million increase. A pacy forward with an eye for goal all the time, Jovic is a defender's nightmare.
Market Value as of July 1, 2018: €8 million
Market Value as of now: €60 million
#2 Joao Felix
The 19-year-old Portuguese sensation is one of the best young strikers in world football at the moment. Joao Felix became the most expensive signing in Atletico Madrid history when they paid €126 million for his signature earlier this summer.
A creative player who often plays behind the No.9, Felix is known for his pace, ability to dribble past defenders, willingness to make attacking runs and exploit spaces. The youngster was brilliant for Benfica last season with 20 goals and 11 assists from 43 games in all competitions.
He was under the radar of top European clubs but Atletico jumped the line to sign him, following Antoine Griezmann’s departure to Barcelona. His market value has seen an astronomical rise over the past 12 months. He is currently valued at €70 million, which represents a 3400% increase from July 1, 2018.
Market Value as of July 1, 2018: €2 million
Market Value as of now: €70 million
#1 Frenkie de Jong
One of the revelations in European football last season, Frenkie de Jong played a huge part in Ajax’s successful 2018/19 campaign. He led Ajax to the Eredivisie title and also to the semi-finals of UEFA Champions League. Barcelona wasted no time and signed him for €75 million.
The 22-year-old is a versatile midfielder with an excellent reading of the game and ability to provide the killer pass. He has a wide range of passing and possesses a wonderful vision. He averaged more than 2 tackles per game in all competitions last season and has a passing accuracy of more than 90%.
He has also scored three goals and created three more in Eredivisie. He could be a perfect foil to Sergio Busquets in the middle of the park for Barcelona. After his brilliant campaign for Ajax, de Jong’s market value increased by €78 million to €85 million.
Market Value as of July 1, 2018: €7 million
Market Value as of now: €85 million
