Manchester City, Chelsea, Barcelona and Bayern Munich have all paid huge fees for talented African players…
Manchester City are reportedly closing in on a deal for Swansea City’s Wilfried Bony, who could become the most expensive African player of all time. With that in mind, here are the top ten deals for African players of all time:
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10) Christopher Samba (Anzhi Makhachkala to QPR, £12.5m)
The former Blackburn centre back was a huge failure in London as Rangers were relegated, and Samba was sold back to Russia.
9) Kolo Toure (Arsenal to Manchester City, £14m)
Toure enjoyed a couple of good seasons with City before missing a year through suspension. Joined Liverpool at the end of his contract.
8) John Obi Mikel (Lyn to Chelsea, £16m)
Has been a loyal servant to Chelsea, if not always a first choice selection. Has enjoyed plenty of success at Stamford Bridge.
7) Samuel Eto’o (Real Mallorca to Barcelona, £18m)
Scored goals for fun at his peak, and has enjoyed a successful tail end to his career since leaving Barca. Now at Everton.
6) Mehdi Benatia (Roma to Bayern Munich, £23.9m)
Helped Roma to second place in Serie A last season before joining the all conquering Munich in the summer transfer window.
5) Didier Drogba (Marseille to Chelsea, £24m)
Returned to Chelsea this summer, after a triumphant first spell at the club saw him become an iconic figure. Scored the penalty that won the Champions League.
4) Michael Essien (Lyon to Chelsea, £24.4m)
Yet another Chelsea star, and a popular figure at his peak before injuries took their toll on his career. Now at AC Milan.
3) Emmanuel Adebayor (Arsenal to Manchester City, £25m)
Who could forget the infamous celebration against the Gunners. But after fading away at City, he’s now at Tottenham.
2) Yaya Toure (Barcelona to Manchester City, £28m)
One of the best goal scoring midfielder in recent memory, Toure has made a huge success of his time at City, winning two Premier League titles.
1) Wilfried Bony (Swansea City to Manchester City, £30m?)
Could the Ivorian be the latest big money signing at City after a successful spell with the Swans? Premier League’s top scorer for the 2014 calender year.
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