Barcelona's top 10 biggest sales of all time; Neymar, Figo & more

Some of the top names included are Neymar and Ousmane Dembele.

FC Barcelona are one of the top clubs in Spain. They are also considered a competitive club all across the globe. Many football legends and top stars have played for Blaugrana.

But in recent years, they have not been one of the best clubs when it comes to delivering top performances. It was only in the 2024-25 season when the Hansi Flick-led side went on to win the domestic treble, which included LaLiga, Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. They have not been very impactful when it comes to the European level, as Barcelona last won a UEFA Champions League title back in 2015.

Other than that, they are also regarded as one of the top clubs which produce some great talents from their academy, La Masia. Players like Lionel Messi and now Lamine Yamal have shown how good a talent Barca’s academy can produce.

There have been many top players who have been a part of Barcelona. They have also signed some good stars over the years. But to earn the financial advantage, they have also sold some great players.

Top 10 Most Expensive Player Sales in Barcelona History

10. Nelson Semedo to Wolves – €30 million

Nelson Semedo signed for Barcelona in 2017 from SL Benfica and then went on to play a total of 82 matches for the LaLiga giants. He also scored a couple of goals for Blaugrana during his stint. In 2020, he moved to the English Premier League after signing for the Wolverhampton Wanderers on a €30 million transfer fee.

9. Cesc Fabregas to Chelsea – €36 million

The Spaniard, during his youth days, played some time for Barcelona. Then again, during his senior career, he found his way back to the Spanish giants. Cesc Fabregas signed for Barca in 2011 after spending almost 10 years with Arsenal.

His stint came to an end after making 96 appearances for the club, in which he scored 28 goals. The midfielder found his way back to English football after signing for Chelsea in 2014, which helped Barcelona earn upto €36 million.

8. Malcom to Zenit – €40 million

The Brazilian forward did not play many matches for Barcelona, but helped them earn money on the transfer market. Malcom found his way to Barca in 2018 and played 15 matches for them, in which he only scored one goal. In 2019, he left Blaugrana to join Zenit Saint Petersburg, and his signing helped the Spanish giants earn around €40 million.

7. Paulinho to Guangzhou Evergrande – €42 million

Guangzhou Evergrande sold Paulinho to Barcelona in 2017. The Brazilian midfielder went on to play a total of 34 games for the club and scored nine goals during his stint at Camp Nou. In 2018, the Brazilian midfielder was loaned out to Guangzhou Evergrande, and in 2019, they sealed a deal with Blaugrana for €42 million to bring back their star.

6. Alexis Sanchez to Arsenal – €42.5 million

After striking a deal with Udinese, Barcelona bagged Alexis Sanchez in 2011. The forward from Chile appeared in a total of 88 matches for Blaugrana and went on to score 39 goals for the club across all competitions.

In 2014, Arsenal struck a deal with the LaLiga giants to bring him to the Premier League for €42.5 million, which helped Barca make a significant return on investment.

5. Antoine Griezmann to Atletico Madrid – €50 million

The Atletico Madrid star joined Barcelona in 2019 after Barca triggered the €120 million release clause. It was a good signing for Blaugrana, but Antoine Griezmann saw a decline in his form. In 2021, the Camp Nou side decided to sell him away.

Atletico Madrid once again jumped to seal a deal for Griezmann. They paid €50 million in 2022, which led Barcelona to face a significant loss.

4. Ousmane Dembele to PSG – €50 million

Ousmane Dembele can be considered one of the most controversial signings for Barcelona during their modern era. The Frenchman was mostly injured during his time with the LaLiga giants. It was only in 2023 when Barca finally got rid of him by selling to PSG for €50 million.

The Blaugrana faced a big loss as they had signed Dembele for around €145 million from Rennes.

3. Luis Figo to Real Madrid – €62 million

The Luis Figo transfer saga is considered the most shocking of all. In 1995, Barcelona bagged a deal for the Portuguese winger from Sporting CP. There was no big money involved at this moment.

But later, Barca’s fierce rivals Real Madrid made a deal with them and paid €62 million. This move shocked fans. However, the Blaugrana earned a good profit on this deal in 2000.

2. Arthur Melo to Juventus – €82 million

In 2018, Barcelona bagged a deal for Arthur Melo from Gremio, where they paid an initial fee of €31 million plus €9 million later on. The Brazilian midfielder made a total of 42 appearances and scored three goals for Blaugrana during his stint at the club. In 2020, Barca decided to strike a deal with Juventus where they earned €72 million, plus €10 million in variables.

1. Neymar to PSG – €222 million

Neymar is the most expensive player sold in the history of Barcelona. Barca signed him from Santos FC in 2013. From there, he became a crucial part of the LaLiga giants.

He scored 68 goals in 123 matches for Barcelona. In 2017, Paris Saint-Germain stepped in and paid a hefty €222 million for the Brazilian star to bring him to the Ligue 1.

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