Atletico Madrid striker Jackson Martinez has joined Chinese club Guangzhou Evergrande, becoming the third most expensive January transfer ever in the process – here are the top 10.
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The Colombian forward reportedly cost €42 million, making his the most expensive deal that took place in the most recent transfer window.
In addition, the 29-year-old also became the record transfer in China, beating Ramires' €28 million move from Chelsea to Jiangsu Suning.
Martinez joined Atletico from FC Porto for €35 million at the beginning of this season, but scored just three goals in 22 appearances for Diego Simeone's team.
Here are the top 10 most expensive January deals in history, as listed by Transfermarkt:
10) Juan Cuadrado, Fiorentina to Chelsea – €31 million (R547m), 2015
9) Andre Schurrle, Chelsea to Wolfsburg – €32 million (R565m), 2015
8) Wilfried Bony, Swansea to Man City – €32 million (R565m), 2015
7) Willian, Shakhtar to Anzhi – €35 million (R617m), 2013
6) Edin Dzeko, Wolfsburg to Man City – €37 million (R653m), 2011
5) Lucas Moura, Sao Paulo to PSG – €40 million (R706m), 2013
4) Andy Carroll, Newcastle to Liverpool – €41 million (R723m), 2011
3) Jackson Martinez, Atletico to Guangzhou – €42 million (R741m), 2016
2) Juan Mata, Chelsea to Man Utd – €44.73 million (R789m), 2014
1) Fernando Torres, Liverpool to Chelsea – €58.5 million (R1.03 billion), 2011
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