Every club appreciates having players that will work for them in different matches. Here are the effective signings made by these top European clubs and their stats.
1. Cristiano Ronaldo - The Portuguese striker was signed by Real Madrid from Manchester United in 2009 for 94 million euros. During this time, he scored 450 goals and provided 120 assists in 438 matches.
2. Karim Benzema - The French striker was signed by Real Madrid from Olympique Lyonnaise for 35 million euros. Since joining the club, he has scored 348 goals and provided 192 assists in 637 matches. He scored 29 goals in the season 2022/2023.
3. Mohamed Salah - Egyptian winger joined Liverpool from Roma in 2017 for 42 million euros. He has played 296 games since, in which he scored 180 goals and provided 74 assists. He scored 29 goals and provided 11 assists in the 2022/2023 season.
4. Marco Reus - German winger is one of the best players in the history of Borussia Dortmund. He was signed from Borussia Mnchegladbach for 17 million euros. He has scored 161 goals and provided 120 assists in 380 games for the club.
5. Zlatan Ibrahimovic - He joined PSG from AC Milan in 2012 for 21 million euros. In 4 seasons at the club, he has scored 156 goals and has 61 assists.
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Last week, Sport claimed Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola had 'vetoed' Joo Cancelo's transfer to Barcelona during the winter market.
The right-back joined Bayern Munich on loan in the same transfer window, and they have the option to let him stay permanently. Even so, the La Liga club continue to see the 28-year-old as a summer target.
That's according to a 'confidential' report from Sport, which claims the Manchester City-owned player is Barca's 'preferred' target, alongside Thomas Meunier.
Barca is facing economic difficulties and Xavi Hernndez believes the meager money raised should be used to strengthen other positions. The option of signing a new right-back was ruled out two weeks ago but the most recent setbacks [possibly due to Sergi Roberto's injury] have given them a second thought.
It is reported that the Catalan club will try to sign an experienced right-back and their aim is to get the player on loan or on a cheap deal. As a result, the option to sign Juan Foyth from Villarreal has been ruled out.
Cancelo is said to be the 'closest option' for Barcelona as he 'wants to go to' Camp Nou. He seems willing to take a pay cut if Manchester City are willing to accept a loan. This can only happen if Bayern decides not to exercise the buy option.
Guardiola previously blocked the Portugal international's move to Barcelona in January and it is likely he will do it again this summer.
With Cancelo keen to join Barca, a deal could be done in the near term, if the player and the Spanish giants convince the Manchester City manager.
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