5 most expensive signings in Real Madrid’s history: Club’s record goal-scorer features

#3 Cristiano Ronaldo

The most expensive signing in the club’s history at the time, Ronaldo arrived at Santiago Bernabeu for an extravagant €94 million from Manchester United, an amount which might not fetch even Wilfried Zaha in the current market.

However, this was a great piece of business, seeing how much Portuguese achieved with the Los Blancos.

Before his departure to Turin, the 34-year-old became Real Madrid’s all-time highest goal scorer and lifted 15 titles during his time in Spain.

#2 Eden Hazard

Hazard finally completed his dream move to Real Madrid from Chelsea in a deal worth €100 million, and in the process, became the second most expensive signing in the club’s history.

However, the expectations of the Santiago Bernabeu faithful will be immense, seeing their recent demise in both domestic and European competition last season.

#1 Gareth Bale

Beating Hazard by only a million, Bale holds the number one spot for the most expensive signing in Real Madrid’s long history.

The Welshmen arrived from Spurs for €101 million back in the summer of 2013. Although he enjoyed a bright start to his Galactico career, his reputation has taken a hit over the years, especially under Zidane.

The 30-year-old has chipped in with important goals at significant moments, but his injury-stricken status has made sure he never settled in at the club.

Transfer fees courtesy transfermarkt.com