Atletico Madrid have changed the face of La Liga in the last decade by becoming the third major force in Spanish football, battling Real Madrid and Barcelona for the title.
The Rojiblancos have won the Spanish league 11 times as well as three Europa League crowns, three UEFA Super Cups and the Copa del Rey on 10 occasions among others.
Under the guidance of Diego Simeone, Atletico have developed a brand of football that might not be soothing to the eyes, but effective when it comes to getting positive results in key matches.
In their quest to to compete with Barca and Madrid, Atletico have made some shrewd signings since Simeone took charge in 2011.
But how much exactly have Atletico spent over the years?
GOAL takes a look!
SEASON | MOST EXPENSIVE SIGNING | FEE | TOTAL SPENDING |
|---|---|---|---|
2022-23 | Nahuel Molina | €20M | €26.5M |
2021-22 | Rodrigo de Paul | €35M | €76.7M |
2020-21 | Alvaro Morata | €35M | €91M |
2019-20 | Joao Felix | €127.2M | €247.35M |
2018-19 | Thomas Lemar | €72M | €168M |
2017-18 | Diego Costa | €60M | €95.6M |
2016-17 | Kevin Gameiro | €32M | €78.8M |
2015-16 | Jackson Martinez | €35M | €119M |
2014-15 | Antoine Griezmann | €30M | €120.35M |
2013-14 | Josuha Guilavogui | €10M | €36.1M |
2012-13 | Emiliano Insua | €3.50M | €4.5M |
2011-12 | Radamel Falcao | €40M | €85.2M |
2010-11 | Filipe Luis | €12M | €34.05M |
2009-10 | Eduardo Salvio | €8M | €17.25M |
2008-09 | Johnny Heitinga | €10M | €26.5M |
2007-08 | Diego Forlan | €21M | €80.5M |
2006-07 | Sergio Aguero | €23M | €58.43M |
2005-06 | Martin Petrov | €10M | €26.5M |
2004-05 | Peter Luccin | €5M | €17.3M |
2003-04 | Ariel Ibagaza | €5M | €9.8M |
2002-03 | Javi Moreno | €13M | €31.2M |
2001-02 | Gonzalo Colsa | €5.50M | €28.3M |
2000-01 | Juan Carlos | €3.60M | €8.91M |
Total | €1.49B |
*All stats via Transfermarkt