Cash register for Club Brugge. Charles De Ketelaere’s transfer to AC Milan is the most expensive of all time in the Belgian league. A pricey overview.
1. Charles De Ketelaere to Milan (32 million + 3 million)
Fortunately, they don’t fold quickly at Club Brugge. Due to Vincent Mannaert’s tough negotiations with Milan director Paolo Maldini, blue-black won a record sum for Charles De Ketelaere.
With 35 million euros (including bonuses), he is the most expensive outgoing transfer ever.
2. Jonathan David to Lille (27 + 5 million)
EuroMillions for KAA Gent. Goldcrest Jonathan David – once picked up for free in Canada – will move to Lille in France in 2020 for a record sum. There are different versions about the exact amount. Reportedly, it concerns 27 million euros plus 5 million bonuses.
The striker with ice in his veins – good for 37 goals for the Buffalos – made that price tag worth after some patience. Made Lille champion and is constantly linked to European top clubs.
3. Jérémy Doku to Rennes (26-27 million)
Youri Tielemans, Romelu Lukaku, Leander Dendoncker… Jérémy Doku trumped all other Neerpede boys in 2020 by moving to Rennes for a sum of approximately 26 million euros. A jackpot that was very welcome for Anderlecht financially in trouble.
Due to a series of injuries, Doku was not yet able to fully continue in France. So far, 55 matches, 4 goals and 6 assists.
4. Wesley to Aston Villa (25 million)
His dream came true… and so did Club Brugge’s. In 2019 Premier League club Aston Villa paid 25 million for Wesley. The Brazilian striker had caused a furore with his intransigence and killer instinct in the Belgian league.
Villa would not have much fun with Wesley due to a serious knee injury – he only scored 6 times in the colors of the club. It successively loaned the attacker to Club Brugge, Internactional and now the Spanish second division team Levante.
5. Youri Tielemans to Monaco (25 million)
From the Astrid Park to the Principality. Youri Tielemans brings Anderlecht no less than 25 million euros with his transfer to Monaco. There is a dark story behind the transition.
Later it turns out that super broker Christophe Henrotay would collect 6.3 million euros (!) for the “commercial services” in the transfer. A huge commission of about 30%. Obtained behind the player’s back. The Red Devil immediately decides to sever all ties with the broker. In 2019 Henrotay is arrested in Monaco, later also Anderlecht manager Herman Van Holsbeeck.
At that time, Tielemans is already with Leicester, which took him 45 million from Monaco.
6. Odilon Kossounou to Leverkusen (23 million)
Defenders also sometimes yield fat pots. Club Brugge sold Odilon Kossonou last year for 23 million to the German Leverkusen. However, many declared blue-black crazy when they paid 3 million to Hammarby in July 2019 after only 9 games in the Swedish Allsvenkan.
At Leverkusen, Kossounou is currently a basic pawn.
7. Sander Berge to Sheffield United (23 million)
Being a champion is fun. Especially for your wallet. Genk made the most of its champion team of 2019 in this way. Not Pozuelo, Trossard or Samatta was the record transfer, but midfielder Sander Berge. For 23 million, the Norwegian left for Sheffield United, then 8th in the Premier League.
Yet the praise was short-lived: his stormy development was abruptly curbed by a lot of injuries. Berge is now frequently linked to a return to our country. For example, Club Brugge would have made an offer for the midfielder.
8. Victor Osimhen to Lille (22.4 million)
Club Brugge and Zulte Waregem pulled their hair out when they heard the transfer fee from Victor Osimhen. The attacker was tested at both clubs, but was given a chance by Charleroi in the Belgian first division. The Zebras hired Osimhen from Wolfsburg and, after his fantastic season – with 20 goals – without hesitation, he cleared the purchase clause of 3 million, and immediately sold him on to Lille for 22.4 million.
A good investment for Charleroi, but also for Lille. Osimhen never stopped scoring and was bought by Napoli for 75 million.
9. Marouane Fellaini to Everton (21.76 million)
The fact that the transfer took place in a “previous era” (2008) actually makes the transfer fee the most best. Everton broke his club record on deadline day to bring Marouane Fellaini to Goodison Park. For almost 22 million.
“I remember training with the national team, and suddenly I had to go to the airport urgently,” said the former Red Devil about his “crazy” transfer.
Haste and urgency are rarely good? Not this time. Fellaini immediately scored eight goals in 30 appearances for The Toffees. The start of a successful career in the Premier League.
10. Aleksandar Mitrovic to Newcastle (18.5 million)
Shopping in Serbia was a lucrative business for Anderlecht. The Purple & White bought Aleksandar Mitrovic from Partizan Belgrade for 5 million. Two years later, the striker already earned 18.5 million through a transfer to Newcastle.
His passage did not go unnoticed: changeable on the field, too many antics off the field. Newcastle then pushed him towards Fulham, where he had the season of his life last year. In the Championship, he became the all-time top scorer with 43 goals in as many games.
Figures according to Transfermarkt.com
