5 of the most expensive signings by Liverpool

#1 Christian Benteke (£40m)

Liverpool v Sevilla - UEFA Europa League Final : News Photo — Benteke just didn’t suit Klopp’s style of football at Anfield

Signed by Brendan Rodgers in the summer of 2015, Liverpool’s most expensive ever signing, Benteke was a distinct disappointment at Anfield, despite scoring nine league goals in 29 matches.

Things started with reasonable promise, a winning goal against Bournemouth before a spectacular consolation against Manchester United. But he was not helped by the change in management halfway through the season, as he certainly was not suited to Jurgen Klopp’s style of play, and as a result became increasingly peripheral.

Before the end of August 2016, less than 13 months after joining the Anfield side, he would be sold to Crystal Palace for a fee that could rise up to £32m. Since moving to Selhurst Park, he has netted 17 times in 40 outings – a commendable return.

About the author

UK-based freelance football journalist. I've appeared in publications such as the Guardian, the Blizzard and When Saturday Comes. I'm most regularly found on Goal and FootballTransfers. I write about European football, and have worked at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups, as well as Euro 2016.

Know More

Edited by Staff Editor