Falcao and Jackson, among the most expensive signings of Atlético Madrid

From Porto to Atlético de Madrid. Although it was in different seasons, Radamel Falcao García and Jackson Martínez arrived in Spain from the same Portuguese team. Two transfers that, beyond the individual performance of each one, They entered history for the high price paid by the Colchonero to keep the pass of the Colombians.

In the middle of 2011, The Madrid team paid 40 million euros for Falcao’s sports rights; while in 2015, disbursed €35 ​​million for the incorporation of Jackson. Those prices place the two Colombians among the most expensive signings in the club’s history.

Falcao, in the top 5; Jackson Martinez, ninth

According to BeSoccer, The ranking of the most expensive signings of Atlético de Madrid is led by Joao Félix. The Portuguese arrived in 2019 for 127.2 million euros, from Benfica. The top 10 is dominated by attacking players, because seven of the ten places are occupied by forwards.

Falcao remains in 4th place, behind Félix, Lemar and Diego Costa, who make up the podium. At the time, the Tigre was Atleti’s most expensive purchase. Martínez shares the seventh box with Rodrigo De Paul and Álvaro Morata.

The 10 most expensive signings of Atlético Madrid

Performance of Colombians in Atleti

Two years were enough for Falcao to become an idol of the Spanish team. From his arrival in 2011 until his departure in 2013, the attacker responded with goals and great performances. In total, he played 91 games, added 70 goals and 9 assists. In addition, he won 3 titles.

Jackson Martínez, for his part, did not have a good time in Madrid. He played 22 matches and only scored 3 goals. An ankle injury prevented him from having the expected continuity and six months after his arrival, he was transferred to China football.