Ivory Coast: Bazoumana Touré shakes up the all-time transfer rankings

Ivorian football's market value is on the rise once again. With his move to Newcastle for €50 million, Bazoumana Touré jumps straight to second place in the ranking of most expensive transfers for Ivorian players.

Over the past two decades, the Elephants have continued to move to Europe’s elite clubs. The latest deal is sparking plenty of buzz: Bazoumana Touré leaves Hoffenheim for Newcastle for €50 million. At just 20, he becomes the second-most expensive Ivorian in history, tying Sébastien Haller.

Nicolas Pépé still tops the list of most expensive Ivorian transfers, with his €80 million move from Lille to Arsenal in the summer of 2019. Here’s the current top five:

Nicolas Pépé: Lille → Arsenal, €80 million in 2019. After 23 goals and 12 assists in Ligue 1, he remains the record signing for Ivorians. 2.

Bazoumana Touré: Hoffenheim → Newcastle, €50 million. His blistering pace and ability to break lines convinced the Magpies to make a major bet. 3.

Sébastien Haller: Frankfurt → West Ham, €50 million. 4.

Didier Drogba: Marseille → Chelsea, €38.5 million. An investment that became legendary in London. 5.

Eric Bailly: Villarreal → Manchester United, €38 million.

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