Manchester United’s business over the last 10 years shows massive overspending

Manchester United’s transfer business over the last ten years has been spotty to say the least. And data from the CIES Football Observatory shows that they paid €238 million more for 33 players over the course of the last ten years. 

The Red Devils have had to deal with several players that couldn’t live up to the hype. The likes of Angel Di Maria, Memphis Depay, Alexis Sanchez, Romelu Lukaku and Harry Maguire all come to mind when considering the category. 

Manchester United’s overspending showcased by stats 

The biggest signing of the summer for the Premier League side was Antony. The Brazilian joined for €95 million plus €5 million in add-ons, which is €33 million over his €67 million price tag. For Casemiro, who joined in a deal close to €80 million, the excess amounted to €26 million. 

And in the case of Lisandro Martinez, the additional amount was €29 million. The Argentinian has performed well during his last few games, and is showing great potential despite a lot of criticism about his stature. 

Interestingly, the best business that Manchester United did over the time period of data accumulation was that of Paul Pogba. The France international joined from Juventus for €110 million, when his market value was around €136 million. However, his time at Old Trafford didn’t exactly go smoothly and he is now back at Juventus, joining them for free. 

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

More like this

EA FC25: Newcastle vs Man United – Get An...

In the digital realm of EA FC25, football isn’t just a game—it’s a strategic battlefield where team...
Manchester United’s Amad Diallo Faces Lengthy Spell on Sidelines with Ankle Ligament Injury

Manchester United’s Amad Diallo Faces Lengthy Spell on Sidelines...

Manchester United have suffered a major setback as winger Amad Diallo sustained an ankle ligament injury during...
Antony’s Spanish Revival: Manchester United Loanee Shines Again for Real Betis

Antony’s Spanish Revival: Manchester United Loanee Shines Again for...

Antony has wasted no time making an impact at Real Betis, continuing his electrifying form with another...
Jadon Sancho’s Instagram Comment for Rashford Sparks Manchester United Fan Outrage

Jadon Sancho’s Instagram Comment for Rashford Sparks Manchester United...

Manchester United have endured their fair share of poor transfer decisions, but parting ways with Jadon Sancho...
Top 10 Transfers of the Winter Transfer Window

Top 10 Transfers of the Winter Transfer Window

As the winter transfer window for the 2024-25 season officially closes, numerous moves have reshaped squads across...

LATEST NEWS

Poco M7 5G Launched in India With 120Hz Display at ₹9,999

Poco launched the M7 5G in India on Monday, featuring a Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, an IP52-rated design for dust and splash resistance,...

Top 5 PlayStation 2 Movie Tie-In Games: Nostalgia Meets Gameplay Excellence

The PlayStation 2 era was a golden age for movie tie-in games, a time when the worlds of cinema and gaming collided to create...

Honkai: Star Rail Golden Scapegoat Puzzles- Your Ultimate Guide

Honkai Golden Scapegoat puzzles are special mechanical challenges you’ll encounter while exploring both the Shallow and Deep Hypogeum areas. These puzzles aren’t just optional...

League of Legends LoLdle Answers Revealed: March 4, 2025 Edition (971) – Champion Insights and Strategies

In the ever-evolving world of League of Legends, a new phenomenon has taken the community by storm: LoLdle. This daily puzzle game challenges players...

Featured