Record transfer signings of the major European clubs

Barcelona – Zlatan Ibrahimovic (£59m)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic

In the summer of 2009, when Zlatan moved from Milan to Catalonia, he became the third most expensive transfer of all-time. The Swedish striker was supposed to be a plan B for the all the conquering Barcelona side, but it never worked out with the coach and was out after just a single season.

Bayern Munich – Javi Martinez (£34m)

Javi Martinez

When Javi Martinez decided to leave Bilbao for Bavaria, he became, not just the most expensive player signed by Bayern Munich, but also the most expensive transfer in history of the Bundesliga. Since then, the defensive midfielder has gone onto become the bedrock of one of the most successful club sides of all-time.