Why excessive transfer fees are too much of a burden for players

Professional football has not only been a gigantic business since the beginning of the 21st century. But in the last two decades and especially in the last decade, the transfer fees have reached an unprecedented level. However, the astronomical deals are often not conducive to the performance of the respective players.

It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to come to the conclusion that highly talented footballers typically cost more than less talented players. However, the expensive deals do not always pay off. Sometimes performance and investment don’t go hand in hand.

But is it always the player or, above all, the monstrous transfer fee and the expectations derived from it?

The five most expensive footballers of all time by transfer fee are: