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3. Nemanja Vidić (Manchester United, 2006)
Another monumental signing for Manchester United in the same year was Nemanja Vidić. Acquired from Spartak Moscow for approximately £7.5 million, Vidić developed a legendary partnership with Rio Ferdinand. Their combined defensive capabilities significantly contributed to United's dominance in the Premier League.
4. Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool, 2018)
In January 2018, Liverpool made headlines with the signing of Virgil van Dijk from Southampton for a then-record fee for a defender at £75 million. Initially criticized as an excessive expenditure, Van Dijk silenced skeptics by becoming a cornerstone of Liverpool's defensive line, leading them to a Champions League title and a Premier League championship, thereby cementing his worth.