Top 10 MLS most expensive incoming transfers

Major League Soccer (MLS) has always been a wealthy league. At various times during its history, the league has spent lavishly to acquire players who could improve its clubs. With the designated player regulation in place for 15 years, teams have scouted the market and signed a number of well-known players for significant transfer prices. In 2022, MLS teams will continue to spend a record amount on new talent; this summer, FC Dallas paid $7 million for Argentine creative midfielder Alan Velasco and Orlando City paid $10 million for Facundo Torres, both club records. This article will examine the players who have received the biggest incoming transfers in Major League Soccer (MLS) history. This list may appear fresh, but it is just because MLS teams are also purchasing players at high prices. The top ten MLS signings in league history are listed here!

1. Thiago Almada - $16 Million

Thiago Almada, who transferred from Vélez Sarsfield to Atlanta United, received the largest incoming transfer fee in Major League Soccer history. After excelling at Vélez, and displaying a great deal of grace and originality, Almada is regarded as one of Argentina's top soccer prospects. Atlanta United took over a year to finalize the transfer, but Almada is once more a strong indication that the 5-stripes intend to win now and sell heavily.

2. Gonzalo "El Pity" Martnez-$15.5 Million

Gonzalo "El Pity" Martnez, a former South American player of the year, was a significant letdown after being signed by River Plate for close to $16 million. In only one and a half seasons, he was sold after receiving an unexpected offer from the Saudi team Al-Nassr. Pity was one of the most expensive outgoings and entering moves in MLS history. He was frequently too hot or cold to adequately lead Atlanta United.

3. Ezequiel Barco-$15 Million

Ezequiel Barco, a former Independiente midfielder, was a highly publicized acquisition by Atlanta United in 2018. Barco's stint in the MLS has been fairly spotty; his talent and ability to score have only ever shown up sometimes; in 81 games, he has scored 17 goals, with 2021 being his best season. Barco's maturity was questioned because, during the Tata Martino era, he had personal problems with a teammate's girlfriend. Then, under Frank de Boer, Atlanta was in complete disarray, and when things seemed to be looking up in 2021, Barco was loaned to River Plate for 2022 because the club was having trouble offloading the player for the price they wanted.

4. Brenner – $13 Million

Brenner, a young player from Sao Paulo, made an unexpected move to FC Cincinnati and the MLS for $13 million. The teenage forward, who has previously represented Brazil's U-17 team and scored 13 goals in 32 games for the giants of Brazil, made his transfer to signal that FC Cincinnati is prepared to advance to the MLS playoffs. Brenner contributed 8 goals in 33 games for a terrible Cincinnati squad in 2021.

5. Rodolfo Pizarro-$12 Million

Rodolfo Pizarro, a Mexican international, was acquired for $12 million from Monterrey. His stint at Inter Miami was a complete failure; he managed just 7 goals in 46 games while there and was ineffective in almost all of his appearances. For the 2022 season, Pizarro was lent to Monterrey.

6. Luiz Arajo-$12 Million

Atlanta United reportedly spent $12 million on the Brazilian midfielder, according to sources. Luiz Arajo joined MLS in 2021 after winning a French title with Lille, and he has performed admirably for the five stripes ever since.

7. Talles Magno - $12 Million

Vasco da Gama, a Brazilian powerhouse, sold the 18-year-old prodigy to NYCFC for $12 million. Talles Magno participated in more than 50 games for Vasco and was a youth representative for Brazil.

8. Alejandro Pozuelo - $ 11 Million

Alejandro Pozuelo cost $11 million when he transferred from Genk to Toronto FC, and ever since, he has been an MVP-caliber acquisition. The Spanish international has 22 goals in 72 appearances and was named MLS MVP in 2020. He has also been named an MLS All-Star and twice made the league's top eleven.

9. Cucho Hernandez-$10 Million

Cucho Hernandez, a striker from Colombia, joins the Columbus Crew for $10 million after playing and scoring for Wolves, Mallorca, and the Colombian national team. His career has taken him all over the world.

10. Jermain Defoe-$10 Million

Jermain Defoe, an English attacker, joined the MLS in 2014 and scored 11 goals in 19 appearances for Toronto FC. It was reported that Defoe left Toronto unhappy and moved back to England, where he is still active today.