Safonov entered the top of the most expensive goalkeepers in the world
On June 1, the Transfermarkt portal updated the cost of football players and Russian goalkeeper Matvey Safonov became one of the most expensive players in his position. According to the latest data, Safonov's cost amounted to €30 million.
The transfer price was updated after the UEFA Champions League final, in which French PSG beat London Arsenal in the finals series with a score of 4:3 (1:1 in regular time). Safonov spent the entire game on the field, and also took part in the games of the Parisian Grandee in the playoffs of the tournament.
Safonov took the eighth place in the ranking of the most expensive goalkeepers according to the portal, sharing it with Robin Risser (Lens), Semme Lamens (Manchester United), Marco Carnesecchi (Atalanta) and Giorgi Mamardashvili (Liverpool). It is specified that the increase in Safonov's price compared to the March update amounted to € 8 million. At that time, the Russian goalkeeper was estimated at €22 million.
On the first line is Gianluigi Donnaruma from Manchester City (€45 million). The second position was taken by Bart Wertbruggen from Brighton (€40 million). The third was Joan Garcia from Barcelona (€40 million).
In addition, Safonov is now the most expensive Russian football player. He was ahead of the midfielder of the Moscow "Locomotive" Alexei Batrakov (€28 million) in the rating.
Following his victory in the Champions League final, Safonov became the first Russian to win the tournament twice. For the 27-year-old goalkeeper, this title was the second in a row in the Paris club. Safonov's first coach Alexey Chistyakov, in turn, on May 31, in an interview with Izvestia, commented on the second victory of the Russian goalkeeper in the French Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain. According to him, Safonov's success is due to his dedication, ability to set high goals, as well as his sociability and openness in communication.
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