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transfer fee

British

noun

a sum of money paid by one football club to another for a transferred player

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On the other hand though, Chelsea would be entitled to sell Mudryk for some sort of transfer fee if they maintain his contract and keep paying his wages.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

Maguire joined Manchester United from Leicester City for £80m in 2019 - a world record transfer fee for a defender.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

He is mostly remembered for his time at Manchester United, who paid a then record British transfer fee for him from Newcastle.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

A nod of appreciation to those assassins who don't make it - Ballon d'Or-winner Andriy Shevchenko was close, Christian Vieri's highlights and world-record transfer fee came last century.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

They have budgeted for the transfer fee and having Elliott's wages covered.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

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