Portuguese club Benfica has emerged as the leader among football clubs globally by generating the highest profit from player transfers over the last decade.
The Lisbon club has earned €743 million in the transfer market. Amsterdam's Ajax takes the second spot with a profit of €483 million, while Austrian club RB Salzburg rounds out the top three with €463 million earned through player sales and purchases.
Here’s the list of the top 10 most profitable clubs in the transfer market over the last ten years:
1. Benfica – €743 million
2. Ajax – €483 million
3. RB Salzburg – €463 million
4. Lille – €380 million
5. Sporting – €369 million
6. Porto – €358 million
7. Monaco – €288 million
8. Braga – €236 million
9. PSV – €231 million
10. Dinamo Zagreb – €231 million
In related news, it was announced that 36-year-old Argentine Angel Di Maria has extended his contract with Benfica until the end of June 2025.
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