Top 5 most expensive signings in LaLiga this summer

#4 Thibaut Courtois

Girona FC v Real Madrid CF - La Liga — The Belgian finally sealed his dream move to Real Madrid

After several months of speculations regarding his future at Chelsea, Belgian International, Thibaut Courtois finally departed the Stamford Bridge and completed his long-awaited move to join Real Madrid in the La Liga this summer.

The goalkeeper became one of the most expensive signings in the Spanish top flight during this transfer window, with Los Blancos coughing out up to £35 million to lure him away from the English Premier League.

Following a brilliant campaign in the FIFA World Cup tournament where he claimed the Golden Glove for his spectacular performances, Courtois will now settle down and compete with Keylor Navas for a starting spot in Real Madrid's line-up this season.

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