Real Madrid of Spain from Juventus in 2001 was the world football transfer record at the time, costing the Spanish club around €77.5 million (150 billion lire). The intake of Gianluigi Buffon in 2001 from Parma cost Juventus €52 million (100 billion lire), making it the then-most expensive transfer for a goalkeeper of all-time until 2018. On 26 July 2016, Juventus signing Gonzalo Higuaín became the third highest football transfer of all-time and highest ever transfer for an Italian club, at the time, when he signed for €90 million from Napoli. On 8 August 2016, Paul Pogba returned to his first club, Manchester United, for the former record for highest football transfer fee at €105 million, surpassing the previous record holder Gareth Bale. On 10 July 2018, Cristiano Ronaldo became the highest ever transfer for an Italian club with his €100 million transfer from Real Madrid. Statistics in international competitions See also Honours Juventus F.C. Reserves and Academy honours Statistics and records Football records and statistics in Italy UEFA club competition records and statistics List of Juventus F.C. seasons Notes References External links Italian football club statistics Records