Middlesbrough’s 10 most expensive transfer sales of all time include Chuba Akpom at #8

Boro News ranks Middlesbrough’s top 10 most expensive transfer sales of all time.

The Boro have struggled on the recruitment front over the years, with several Middlesbrough record signings proving to be flops.

However, Middlesbrough do have a decent track record when it comes to player sales, with several academy stars netting the club a decent profit from their transfers.

So, with this in mind, here are the top 10 most expensive transfer sales from Middlesbrough in the club’s history, as per Transfermarkt.

10 – Marcus Tavernier – £10.06m

Marcus Tavernier was sold by Middlesbrough to Bournemouth in August 2022 for £10.6m.

9 – Afonso Alves – £10.14m

Afonso Alves was sold by Middlesbrough to Al-Sadd SC in September 2009 for £10.14m.

8 – Chuba Akpom – £10.4m

Chuba Akpom was sold by Middlesbrough to Ajax in August 2023 for £10.4m.

7 – Stewart Downing – £10.99m

Stewart Downing was sold by Middlesbrough to Aston Villa in July 2009 for £10.99m.

6 – Juninho Paulista – £11.66m

Juninho Paulista was sold by Middlesbrough to Atletico Madrid in July 1997 for £11.66m.

5 – Djed Spence – £12.42m

Djed Spence was sold by Middlesbrough to Tottenham in July 2022 for £12.42m.

4 – Yakubu Aiyegbeni – £13.95m

Yakubu Aiyegbeni was sold by Middlesbrough to Everton in August 2007 for £13.95m.

3 – Martin de Roon – £14.12m

Martin de Roon was sold by Middlesbrough to Atalanta in August 2017 for £14.12m.

2 – Ben Gibson – £14.29m

Ben Gibson was sold by Middlesbrough to Burnley in August 2018 for £14.29m.

1 – Adama Traore – £16.91m

Adama Traore was sold by Middlesbrough to Wolves in August 2018 for £16.91m.