Real Madrid's most expensive all-time starting XI
Real Madrid have never been afraid to spend big on transfersReal Madrid is one of the most popular clubs in the world and are well-known for breaking transfer records. They are a team who aere not afraid of spending big bucks and don't appear to be ready to stop anytime soon. Real Madrid club president Florentina Perez is not afraid to splash the cash and has proved it by making marquee signings such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane, David Beckham, Kaka and Ronaldo Lima during his reign at the club. The club even broke the record by fielding the most expensive line-up in history for their clash against Sevilla in UEFA Super Cup 2014. Former Real Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti fielded £382 million worth of talent on the night.Transfer fees are highly questionable and often undisclosed. Lining up Real Madrid’s most expensive all-time eleven can be tricky taking factors such as transfer fees after bonuses and inflation into consideration. But let’s have a look at the most expensive players Real Madrid have signed over the years, lining up in a 3-4-3 formation regardless of the factors mentioned and solely on their price tag.
#1 Goalkeeper
Keylor Navas – £8m from Levante
The Costa Rican is shockingly the most expensive goalkeeper to have signed for Real Madrid. The 29-year-old starred for his country at the 2014 FIFA World Cup and joined Real Madrid from Spanish side Levante for a reported fee of £7.9 million.
The Spanish giants were lucky to receive the loyal service of former captain Iker Casillas for more than a decade. Casillas had come through the youth ranks at the Bernabeu and remained Madrid’s no.1 until he reached the twilight of his successful career.
Keylor Navas is set to become Madrid’s no.1 after the recent departure of Casillas, who was forced out of the club, starting afresh as a FC Porto player in Portugal.