All big clubs spend money, but few have spent more over the last year than PSG. Here we take a look at the players the Parisians acquired and just how much they've invested.
<strong>PLAYER</strong> |
<strong>REPORTED FEE</strong> |
<p style="margin: 0;"><strong>Javier Pastore</strong> from Palermo on 6 August 2011</p><p style="margin-top: 8px;">The 23-year-old arrived in Paris from Serie A, where he qualified Palermo for European competition. Pastore played in two matches for Argentina at the 2010 World Cup.</p> |
<strong>$50,752,772</strong> |
<p style="margin: 0;"><strong>Jeremy Menez</strong> from Roma on 25 July 2011</p><p style="margin-top: 8px;">After starring at Roma for three seasons, Menez returned to his native France last summer. A part of Les Blues' Euro 2012 side, he scored in group play against Ukraine.</p> |
<strong>$9,667,195</strong> |
<p style="margin: 0;"><strong>Mohamed Sissoko</strong> from Juventus on 28 July 2011</p><p style="margin-top: 8px;">A veteran of the EPL, La Liga and Serie A, the Malian international is one of the toughest midfielders in Europe.</p> |
<strong>$9,667,195</strong> |
<p style="margin: 0;"><strong>Diego Lugano</strong> from Fenerbahce on 27 August 2011</p><p style="margin-top: 8px;">Captain of the Uruguayan team that reached the semifinals at the 2010 World Cup, PSG brought Lugano in last summer in hopes of solidifying the club's defense.</p> |
<strong>$3,625,198</strong> |
<p style="margin: 0;"><strong>Maxwell</strong> from Barcelona on 12 January 2012</p><p style="margin-top: 8px;">The skillful Brazilian left back won titles in Holland (Ajax), Italy (Inter) and Spain (Barcelona) before being plucked by the Parisians.</p> |
<strong>$4,833,597</strong> |
<p style="margin: 0;"><strong>Alex</strong> from Chelsea on 27 January 2012</p><p style="margin-top: 8px;">After falling out of favor with Chelsea maanger Andre Villas – Boas, Alex made his way to France in another move aimed at improving PSG's back line.</p> |
<strong>$6,041,997</strong> |
<p style="margin: 0;"><strong>Thiago Motta</strong> from Inter Milan on 31 January 2012</p><p style="margin-top: 8px;">Motta has won UEFA Champions League titles with both Barcelona and Inter Milan. The midfielder appeared in five of six Italy matches at this summer's European Championships.</p> |
<strong>$12,083,993</strong> |
<p style="margin: 0;"><strong>Ezequiel Lavezzi</strong> from Napoli on 2 July 2012</p><p style="margin-top: 8px;">Much like compatriot Diego Maradona, Lavezzi became a cult hero at Napoli where he helped the Azzurri win Coppa Italia this year.</p> |
<strong>$36,251,980</strong> |
<p style="margin: 0;"><strong>Thiago Silva</strong> from AC Milan on 14 July 2012</p><p style="margin-top: 8px;">Considered one of the world's top central defenders, the Brazilian scored his first international goal in a recent friendly against the U.S. Men's National Team at FedEx Field.</p> |
<strong>$59,211,568</strong> |
<p style="margin: 0;"><strong>Marco Verratti</strong> from Pescara on 18 July 2012</p><p style="margin-top: 8px;">PSG poached this attacking midfielder despite reported interest from Manchester City and Juventus. Frequently compared to Andrea Pirlo, Verratti is considered a future star in Italian soccer.</p> |
<strong>$13,292,393</strong> |
<p style="margin: 0;"><strong>Zlatan Ibrahimovic</strong> from AC Milan on 17 July 2012</p><p style="margin-top: 8px;">Winner of three of the last four Serie A Footballer of the Year honors, Ibrahimovic needed a new challenge. He's found it in PSG, who the confident Swede thinks he can turn into a European threat.</p> |
<strong>$24,167,987</strong> |
<strong>$229,595,875</strong> |
