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Andre Onana has recently completed his long-awaited switch from Inter Milan to Manchester United after impressing for several seasons.
His switch to the red devils has catapulted him into the top three of the World’s most expensive goalkeepers.
This article looks at the top five most expensive goalkeepers on the planet.
Kepa Arrizabalaga (Chelsea)- Shs324 billion
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Kepa Arrizabalaga is currently the World’s most expensive goalkeeper when he signed a seven-year contract with the West London club.
He made his transfer from Athletic Bilbao to Chelsea for a world record Shs. 324 billion in the summer of 2018 despite interest from clubs like Real Madrid.
The Spanish international kept 12 clean sheets in 39 matches played last season as he regained his number one spot after a considerable time playing second fiddle to Eduard Mendy.
He is known for infamously refusing to come off for Willy Caballero in extra time during the Carabao Cup final against Chelsea.
During his time at the club, he has won four trophies, including the UEFA Champions League and Europa League.
Alisson Becker (Liverpool)- Shs253 billion
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Alisson made his then-world record move from Roma to Liverpool in the summer of 2018 after impressing for his former side as they made the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League.
The Brazilian number one has since gone on to make Merseyside his home making 231 appearances and keeping 101 clean sheets, making him only the seventh Liverpool player to hit that milestone.
He has also won several accolades at Liverpool, including the Golden Gloves in 2019 and 2022, the UEFA Champions League in 2019, and Premier League in 2020, providing the cover at the backline for a historic time at the club.
Andre Onana (Manchester United)- Shs232 billion
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Manchester United have finally got their hands on their new number one after paying Shs—232 billion for the Cameroonian.
Onana is one of the flag bearers for the new breed of goalkeepers who are very adept with their feet, and that is a big reason why Erik Ten Hag wanted him at the club.
He was part of the incredible Ajax side, managed by his current head coach, with a fairy tale run to the Champions League semi-final, defeating Real Madrid and Juventus.
He was part of Inter Milan side that Manchester City defeated in the final of the 2023 UEFA Champions League.
Onana hopes to continue the long tradition of having great goalkeepers as he replaces David De Gea, who served the club for 12 years.
Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus)- Shs213 billion
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At a time when substantial transfer fees weren’t the norm. Juventus forked out Shs. 213 billion to Parma for the services of the Italian goalkeeper in 2001, making him the World’s most expensive goalkeeper.
He held the record for 17 years before Allison’s move to Liverpool eventually broke it.
Buffon has made 975 appearances and kept 429 clean sheets throughout his career, playing for three clubs.
The 45-year-old has had a glittering career winning ten Serie A titles with Juventus and the FIFA World Cup, among others.
He is currently back at boyhood club Parma, which he joined in 2021, with his contract set to run down in the summer of 2024.
Ederson Moraes( Manchester City)- Shs162 billion
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Ederson joined Manchester City in the summer of 2017 from Portuguese giants Benfica for a whopping 162 billion replacing Claudio Bravo as the number one option after he had flattered to deceive during his first season.
The Brazilian international is well known for his tremendous footwork on the ball, which is synonymous with how Manchester City plays out from the back.
His time at the club has been trophy-laden with several honours like three golden gloves, five premier league titles, and the UEFA Champions League in 2023.
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