📉 Vlahovic was a bargain, here are the 10 worst losses on transfers ever | OneFootball

In this transfer market, several players whose cards were paid for at a high price will likely change teams, generating a significant loss.

Vlahovic, Antony, Sancho, Hojlund, and other names. But now let's see the TOP 10 losses in the world of football.

Kylian Mbappé: -180M

The most striking case is Kylian Mbappé, bought for 180 million by PSG in 2017 and lost for free in 2024. 7 years in which he made PSG great and somehow repaid the investment on the field, but as fundamental as his contribution was, it doesn't count in this ranking.

Neymar: -132M

Although Neymar was sold for 90 million to Al-Hilal in 2023, the 222 million spent by PSG in 2017 makes the Neymar deal the second biggest loss in football history: -132 million in the net calculation (without considering depreciation).

Eden Hazard: -120M

If the first two names at least provided exceptional performances on the field, the same cannot be said for Eden Hazard: 120 million given to Chelsea by Real Madrid in 2019. The former Belgian player retired 5 years later with only 54 appearances and 4 goals in a Real Madrid shirt, which, moreover, paid him 15 million net per year in salary.

Philippe Coutinho: -106.5M

Barcelona bought Coutinho from Liverpool for 120 million + bonuses that over time increased (according to Transfermarkt) to 135 million euros. Coutinho then generated 8.5 million for Barcelona for the loan to Bayern Munich and another 20 million for the sale to Aston Villa: a loss of 106.5 million

Paul Pogba: -105M

Another expensive shot and gone for free: in 2016, Manchester United brought "home" Paul Pogba for 105 million euros, 4 years after selling him for free. In 2022, the player was freed again for free to return to Juventus: a net loss of 105 million.

Gareth Bale: -101M

In 2013, Real Madrid bought Bale from Tottenham with an operation of 4 installments that made Real Madrid spend around 101 million. Bale then returned on loan to Tottenham, who, however, essentially only paid the player's monstrous salary. The Welshman then left for free in 2022.

Cristiano Ronaldo: -100M

The purchase of Cristiano Ronaldo for 117 million by Juventus in 2018 then became the biggest loss in Serie A history. CR7 was sold for 17 million in 2021 to Manchester United.

Ousmane Dembelé: -98M

Still, Barcelona with Ousmane Dembelé: 148 million paid to Borussia Dortmund (bonuses included) starting from 2017 and resold in 2023 for 50 million to PSG. A negative balance of 98 million.

Neymar: -90M

Twice in the same ranking: Neymar after being bought for 90 million by Al-Hilal played only 7 games with the Saudis (who also paid him 160 million in salary over two years), before leaving for free to Santos in 2025.

Antoine Griezmann: -88M

Griezmann closes the ranking, costing 120 million euros to Barcelona in 2019, only to return on loan to Atletico Madrid two years later for 10 million. The Blaugrana sold him definitively to the Colchoneros in 2023 for another 22 million: a loss of 88 million.

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📸 MOHAMED TAGELDIN