The FC panel remark on the continued rumours of Ronaldo's exit from Madrid, and if that means Mbappe would fill his place. The transfer window is upon us and there are plenty of big-name players who are being linked with moves. But how much would they cost? The CIES Football Observatory research team has developed a unique approach to estimate the transfer value of players on a scientific basis. The model includes multiple variables on player performance (minutes, goals, etc.) and characteristics (age, contract, etc.), as well as data on employer clubs and potential recruiting ones. In June they revealed Neymar (€210.7 million) was the world's most expensive...
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