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Closure of a season is often harsh on us football fans. The long wait that lasts for about two months before getting to see our favorite teams and players seems like a forever one.
But at the same time, it paves the way for the transfer window to slam open. The time for us to see what's merely a rumor and what news is solid. Back in the day, the fans had to wait a couple of seasons for that one big transfer to take place.
The scenario now, however, is different. Each year we see transfer records being broken. Serie A side Juventus have been partaking in quite a few big transfers that have been happening around recently.
In 2018, Juventus spent a fortune to grab the hot property placed on the transfer market called Cristiano Ronaldo. Their aggressive approach also got them Gonzalo Higuain and Matthijs de Ligt for a hefty fee.
As we addressed their biggest arrivals, let us take a look at the top five sales in the history of Juventus.
#5 Leonardo Bonucci | Juventus to AC Milan (€42 million) | 2017
As part of AC Milan's scudetto winning plans, the San Siro natives placed a tagged on Juventus' star defender. A tag that was an absolute bargain for the Serie A champs.
Bonucci, who was looking for a fresh start, expected Milan to be his best bet. After a scintillating 2017 campaign where his side won Serie A and the Champions League runners-up title, Bonucci's price tag skyrocketed.
Things didn't start off well for AC Milan and their new star-signing. The only highlight for Bonucci in the Milan shirt came with him scoring the equalizer against his former team, breaking Buffon's record for the longest consecutive minutes without conceding a goal.
Bonucci returned to Turin the very next year. The place where he belonged!
#4 Miralem Pjanić | Juventus to Barcelona (€60 million) | 2020
Pjanić joined Juventus in 2016 and added strength to their midfielder. Helping the Turin outfit to flourish more in the domestic league and grab four consecutive titles after his arrival.
The addition of youngsters to the team and the Bosnian's hunger for a European trophy made him consider a switch to Barcelona. Meanwhile, the Catalan side, who were looking forward to fortifying their mid-line with some big names, found it to be a perfect opportunity.
Pjanić, who joined Juventus from Roma for €32 million made them a huge profit with his transfer to the La Liga heavyweights.
#3 João Cancelo | Juventus to Manchester City (€65million) | 2019
Cancelo bid farewell to the Serie A giants to join Premier League champs Manchester City. In the process, he earned his former team a total of €65 million and the record for being the most expensive right back in the history of football.
The City manager Pep Guardiola was adamant about having João Cancelo. The Portuguese's explosive pace, crossing and dribbling abilities can be accredited to the same.
After taking some time to adapt to English football, the Portugal fullback won his first English title in the very next year. The transfer is considered a win-win for both João Cancelo and Juventus and is also one of the most successful transfers to have taken place in recent history.
#2 Zinedine Zidane | Juventus to Real Madrid (€76 million) | 2001
Even though Zizou is the second most expensive sale by Juventus, the fact that it took place in 2001 arguably makes him the most valuable transfer in the history of football.
The late 90s saw the rise of the magician Zinedine Zidane who was wanted probably by every club in Europe. However, there was no doubt that when it came to money, not many could match Real Madrid's kitty.
The Spanish giants splashed money over the 2001 summer window to get the Frenchman to the Santiago Bernabeu. A crucial part of the Galactico era, Zidane played among some of the finest in Europe.
The move worked both ways as the Old Lady used the amount from Zidane's transfer to rope in Pavel Nedved. Meanwhile, Zidane continued to collect club and individual trophies.
#1 Paul Pogba | Juventus to Manchester United (€105 million) | 2016
The mammoth €105 million move that involved buyers (Manchester United) and sellers (Juventus) turned out not just to be the biggest sale in the latter's history but a then world record transfer as well.
Pogba, a known figure at Old Trafford and an Alex Ferguson reject, had a key role under then manager Jose Mourinho and still continues to be one of the most important Red Devils.
The French star helped his new team grab a continental silverware after 9 long years with an 18th minute opener in the 2017 UEFA Europa League final.
That wraps up our list of players who earned Juventus big bucks. Who do you think ended up as the best bargain for the Italian heavyweights? Post your opinion below,
