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Manchester United has completed the signing of Jack grealish in reported fee of £80m.

With the European Championship now concluded, several standout players from the tournament are likely to become targets for top clubs across Europe.

It’s a common trend for major international tournaments to lead to significant transfers involving players who performed exceptionally well during the summer.

Euro 2024 is expected to follow this pattern, with players like Dani Olmo, Nico Williams, and Martin Zubimendi drawing interest from major teams.

Here’s a look back at some of the biggest post-tournament transfers involving players who appeared in the Euros since 1996:

-g1996 – Alan Shearer to Newcastle United – £15 million:** In the summer of 1996, Newcastle United made headlines by signing Alan Shearer for £15 million, more than double the previous British transfer record. Shearer had just had an outstanding European Championship, leading England to the semi-finals and winning the Golden Boot with five goals. Despite interest from Real Madrid and Manchester United, Shearer chose to join his hometown club, setting a new world record fee.

-2000 – Luis Figo to Real Madrid – £37 million:** One of the most controversial transfers in football history occurred in the summer of 2000 when Luis Figo left Barcelona to join arch-rivals Real Madrid. Real Madrid activated Figo’s £37 million release clause, making it a record-breaking transfer and intensifying the rivalry between the two clubs.

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