It is often said football shirt sales alone will pay for a player’s transfer fee but is this actually true or is it pure fiction. The summer transfer window of 2021 saw an huge number of high profile transfers with many articles suggesting jerseys alone would cover the costs. Marking The Spot has done some digging to separate fact from fiction.
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Brazilian forward Willian has terminated his contract at Arsenal with two years remaining to facilitate to move to Brazilian side Corinthians. The 33 year old earns a reported £240,000-a-week but is willing to walk away from this for a return to his native Brazil.
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Manchester United have agreed a deal for Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the club from Juventus. The 36-year-old is set to return to Old Trafford 12 years after leaving for Real Madrid in a deal worth €15m with €8m in add-ons.
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Paris Saint Germain have announced the signing of Lionel Messi on a free transfer with the Argentine signing a two year deal at the Parc des Princes with an option for a third. The 34 year old will wear the number 30 jersey for the French giants as he adapts to live outside Barcelona.
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Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku underwent a medical today ahead of a €115m transfer to his former club Chelsea. The Belgian international joined the Italian side in 2019 after a spell at Manchester United but is poised to make a switch back to the Premier League.
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