Paris Saint-Germain's transfer of Neymar in 2017 marked a significant milestone in football history. The club paid Barcelona 222 million euros, a record that still stands today. This deal set a new benchmark for transfer fees, with inflation of player values, the rise of state-owned clubs, and massive television contracts driving transfer fees to unprecedented levels.
Despite massive deals, none have managed to surpass Neymar's record. The list of most expensive transfers in history sees Neymar at number one, followed by Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Alexander Isak, Morgan Rogers, Elliot Anderson, Philippe Coutinho, João Félix, Jude Bellingham, and Yan Diomandé. Recent deals include Alexander Isak's transfer to Liverpool for 145 million euros and Morgan Rogers' transfer to Chelsea for 138 million euros.