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#3 Thibaut Courtois - €60 million
Thibaut Courtois endured a slow start at Real Madrid, but he has more than come into his own in the last two seasons.
The former Chelsea shot-stopper kept 18 clean sheets to help Madrid win their first La Liga title in three years. Courtois was impressive in his next league campaign, too, as Madrid finished just a point adrift of champions Atletico Madrid.
The Belgian international recently played his 100th league game for Real Madrid. He has kept 45 league shutouts for the Merengues in 107 games, including two this season.
Carlo Ancelotti will hope Courtois continues his stellar exploits as Madrid hunt for silverware in multiple competitions this season.
#2 Federico Valverde - €65 million
Federico Valverde has evolved into one of the key players at Real Madrid since arriving at the club three years ago.
Still only 23, Valverde has already racked up over 100 games across competitions for Madrid. He has registered 12 goal contributions during this period, scoring five times and assisting on seven occasions.
The Uruguay international starred with two goals and five assists in Real Madrid's triumphant 2019-20 La Liga campaign.
Renowned for his ball-playing prowess and contributions in the middle third, Valverde will look to continue his exploits under Ancelotti. He has made a quiet start thus far, registering a one-goal contribution in ten games across competitions.
#1 Casemiro - €70 million
Casemiro has been a key player for Real Madrid over the years. Together with Toni Kroos and Luka Modric, Casemiro forms one of the most experienced and successful midfield trios in the game.
The four-time Champions League and two-time La Liga winner is generally regarded as one of the finest defensive midfielders of his generation. But Casemiro has also impressed in the attacking third, racking up 30 goals and 25 assists across competitions in nearly 300 games for Real Madrid.
The 29-year-old Brazil international has played nine games this season, registering one assist. He will look to play a key role under Ancelotti, who is seeking a league title in a fifth different top-five European league.
