Salzburg shines: top of the Bundesliga and record transfers!

Salzburg shines: top of the Bundesliga and record transfers!

Last weekend, Red Bull Salzburg caused a sensation in the Bundesliga when they defeated Wiener Austria with a clear 3-0 and also triumphed against Ried 4-1. Salzburg is confidently leading the Bundesliga table and is continuing its successful season in which the club once again appears as a powerhouse in the domestic league. However, the mood in the Europa League is a completely different story: Salzburg has lost three games there so far and is in 34th place out of 36 teams with zero points, which is a bitter setback for the fans. This shows that the air is becoming thinner in international business.

Salzburg's transfer record in recent years is particularly impressive. Loud Today In the last five years, the club generated a transfer profit of an impressive 231.07 million euros, which is the fourth highest sum in the world. This underlines the club's instinct for talent and smart transfers. From the 2021/22 season to date, Salzburg has generated revenue of 364.52 million euros, while spending on new signings is 133.45 million euros.

Most expensive additions and record departures

The most expensive additions in recent years are Lucas Gourna-Douath for 13 million euros, Bobby Clark (11.8 million euros) and Joane Gadou (10 million euros). Salzburg has also shown a good hand when it comes to departures: the highest transfer income was achieved with Brendan Aaronson (32.84 million euros), Benjamin Sesko (31.65 million euros) and Karim Adeyemi (30 million euros). This shows that Salzburg is at the forefront not only on the pitch, but also in the transfer business.

Compared to other international clubs, Salzburg performs excellently. Benfica Lisbon leads the list of record departures with an impressive transfer plus of 711.4 million euros. Ajax Amsterdam follows with 262.74 million euros, while Lille with 247.16 million euros and Eintracht Frankfurt with 169.19 million euros also have strong figures. The second best domestic team, Sturm Graz, achieved a transfer plus of 43.77 million euros and is therefore in 71st place internationally.

Overview of the transfers in the current season

Red Bull Salzburg has set a transfer record so far in the 25/26 season. The income amounts to 64.50 million euros, while the expenses are only 12.60 million euros. This impressive balance sheet of +51.90 million euros is further proof of the financial strength and wisdom of the club's management. Let's take a look at some of Salzburg's recent transfers. For detailed information, those interested can visit Red Bull Salzburg's transfer market page here.

The numbers make it clear that despite the challenges in the Europa League, Salzburg is on a solid financial foundation and fans can continue to hope for exciting games in the Bundesliga. The future certainly remains exciting as the Red Bulls look to make a comeback in both the domestic and European leagues.

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