Does every individual player now come with a price tag of €100 million?

Kapil334

"In order to secure their desired players, most major football clubs engage in bidding wars where the highest bidder prevails. Therefore, smaller clubs, when selling a star player, often entertain multiple offers from different teams to maximize their returns. However, this kind of market is ultimately unhealthy. For instance, Brighton set the price for their midfield star Moisés Caicedo directly in line with the successful bid West Ham United made for Rice, which was a staggering £100 million! The question is, does Caicedo truly warrant such a price tag? Is it reasonable for multiple clubs to engage in bidding wars?

This statement has sparked considerable controversy because the major football powerhouses don't necessarily agree that Caicedo is worth that price. Chelsea, for instance, made an initial offer, including add-ons, totaling only £80 million, which was quickly rejected by Brighton.

The question remains: Is this kind of bidding behavior a healthy competition or a malicious attempt to drive up prices? Ultimately, it is hoped that the football transfer market will gradually regain its rationality~"

Indra55

Sometimes, in the heat of the moment and the desire to secure a player, making impulsive and unconventional moves can be considered normal.

Isha000

Sports today are increasingly leaning towards commercialization, where everything is viewed through the lens of money. It's undoubtedly different from the purer sporting ethos of the past.

Yamini003

In today's top five football leagues, apart from the English Premier League (EPL), other leagues have comparatively less financial prowess. The Bundesliga has a reputation for being financially prudent, achieving significant results with relatively small budgets. In Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain stands out as a club with considerable purchasing power. Serie A is often considered one of the less financially affluent leagues. In La Liga, Real Madrid and Barcelona are the financially strong clubs. Consequently, it's mainly the English Premier League clubs, driven by the urgency to achieve success, that have the capacity to drive up player prices.

Jafar224

Is it because of currency devaluation, right?