In this article, we explore the top five most lucrative player sales in Tottenham Hotspur’s history.
**5. Luka Modrić**
Despite being sold over a decade ago, Luka Modrić remains one of Spurs’ most significant departures, with a transfer fee of €35 million. Modrić joined Tottenham in 2008 for €22.5 million from Dinamo Zagreb. During his time at Spurs, he made 160 appearances, scored 17 goals, and provided 24 assists before moving to Real Madrid. Interestingly, he was once considered La Liga’s worst signing of the 2012/13 season, but his career flourished thereafter.
**4. Dimitar Berbatov**
In the late 2000s, Manchester United made a high-profile and somewhat unexpected move to sign Dimitar Berbatov for €38 million, a decision that benefitted both clubs. Berbatov, who made 102 appearances for Spurs with 46 goals and 29 assists, went on to deliver 56 goals and 26 assists in 149 games for United, earning significant silverware during his time there.
**3. Kyle Walker**
Kyle Walker joined Spurs as a teenager in 2009 for €5.9 million from Sheffield United and was sold to Manchester City for €52.7 million in his late 20s. Now 34, Walker still showcases many of the attributes that made him valuable at White Hart Lane. His time with Pep Guardiola at City has solidified his reputation as one of England’s top fullbacks. Spurs secured a record deal for him, and his performance at City speaks volumes.
**2. Harry Kane**
Harry Kane’s departure from Spurs was anticipated as he sought silverware elsewhere. Although Kane wanted to leave in 2021, his six-year contract signed in 2018 limited his options, giving Daniel Levy the upper hand. Levy secured €95 million from Bayern Munich for Kane, a notable achievement for a player in the final year of his contract. Kane’s debut season at Bayern was impressive, but he has yet to win silverware there, highlighting Levy’s strategic success.
**1. Gareth Bale**
When Real Madrid came calling, Tottenham made sure to secure the best deal for Gareth Bale, who remains their most expensive sale at €101 million. Eleven years on, debate continues about Bale’s success at Madrid. However, considering his achievements, moments of brilliance, and silverware, it’s clear that his time at Real Madrid was highly successful.
