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PortuguêsBiggest transfers in Ligue 1 history: Neymar and Mbappé in, Barcola and Bouaddi out
Neymar (€222m) remains Ligue 1's record signing. Bradley Barcola (€145m with add-ons) and Morocco's Ayyoub Bouaddi (€100m) became the league's biggest sales in 2026.
Ligue 1's record signings are all PSG's: Neymar (€222m from Barcelona, 2017), Kylian Mbappé (€180m from Monaco, 2018) and Randal Kolo Muani (€95m from Eintracht Frankfurt, 2023).
Biggest sales abroad
- Bradley Barcola, PSG → Liverpool (2026): €145m with add-ons
- Ayyoub Bouaddi, Lille → Manchester City (2026): €100m
- Neymar, PSG → Al-Hilal (2023): €90m
- Nicolas Pépé, Lille → Arsenal (2019): €80m
- Aurélien Tchouaméni, Monaco → Real Madrid (2022): €80m
Four of the ten biggest sales in Ligue 1 history happened in summer 2026 (Barcola, Bouaddi, Gonçalo Ramos and Jérémy Jacquet).
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FAQ
What is the biggest transfer in Ligue 1 history?
Neymar, signed by PSG from Barcelona for €222m in 2017.
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