Modern transfer market is known for its inflated fees, with the likes of Joao Felix and Harry Maguire costing £112 million and £80 million respectively this summer alone.
Chelsea have the most expensive goalkeeper in their squad in Kepa, who moved to Stamford Bridge from Athletic Bilbao for a fee of £71.6 million last year following Thibaut Courtois’ departure.
And Cristiano Ronaldo has hit out on the reality of the modern transfer market, arguing that the fees are getting absolutely ridiculous.
The Portuguese said: “It’s difficult to make calculations in modern football. [Clubs] gamble a lot on potential and the football industry is different. Any player can go for 100 million euros, even without showing anything.
“There is more money in football. A centre back and a goalkeeper can go for 70 or 80 million euros. I don’t agree [with it] but it’s the world that we live in and you have to respect it.”
“When I see goalkeepers selling for 75 million euros, a player who does what I do on the pitch and who scores goals is worth three, four times more. easy.”