Deportivo Alaves Most Expensive Signings of All Time
The most expensive signing in Deportivo Alaves history covered on this page is Aleksandar Katai, who arrived from Crvena Zvezda in 2016 for a reported fee of about 5M euros. Across the top five record signings listed below, Deportivo Alaves have spent about 11M euros across these three signings alone. Each entry includes the fee, the year, the selling club and the wider context of how the deal worked out.
Deportivo Alaves record signings: the era
A yo-yo club balancing survival in La Liga with modest budgets.
Top 3 most expensive Deportivo Alaves signings ever
Aleksandar Katai
From Crvena Zvezda · 2016
about 5M euros
reported fee
Aleksandar Katai signed from Red Star Belgrade in 2016 for a reported 5 million euros. The Serbian attacker brought goals and creativity during a successful early stretch at Alaves.
Manu Garcia
From Manchester City · 2018
about 4M euros
reported fee
Manu Garcia joined Deportivo Alaves from Manchester City in 2018 for a reported 4 million euros. The Spanish midfielder, who had spent years in the City academy and on loan, gave the club a senior creative midfield option.
Tomas Pina
From Club Brugge · 2015
about 2M euros
reported fee
Tomas Pina arrived from Club Brugge in 2015 for a reported 2 million euros. The Spanish midfielder added experience to the squad in the return of the club to La Liga.
How Deportivo Alaves have spent in the transfer market
Deportivo Alaves are a Basque Country club that has oscillated between La Liga and the Segunda Division over the past decade. Their transfer policy reflects that reality: very rarely do they exceed five million euros on a single signing, and most of their work is loans, free transfers and young players. The club model relies on overachievement against bigger budgets, and while there have been no headline record-breaking deals, Alaves have at times stayed in the top flight against expectation.
Deportivo Alaves record signings, at a glance
| # | Player | From | Year | Reported fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aleksandar Katai | Crvena Zvezda | 2016 | about 5M euros |
| 2 | Manu Garcia | Manchester City | 2018 | about 4M euros |
| 3 | Tomas Pina | Club Brugge | 2015 | about 2M euros |
Frequently asked questions about Deportivo Alaves record signings
What is the most expensive signing in Deportivo Alaves history?▼
The most expensive signing in Deportivo Alaves history covered on this page is Aleksandar Katai, who arrived from Crvena Zvezda in 2016 for a reported fee of about 5M euros.
How much have Deportivo Alaves spent on these signings combined?▼
Across the five signings listed on this page, Deportivo Alaves have spent about 11M euros across these three signings alone. Real totals across the full history of the club, including add-ons and signings outside this top five, are significantly higher.
Are all these Deportivo Alaves signings still at the club?▼
No. Several of the players on this list have since moved on, either by transfer or after a loan. Each entry above describes the current status and the broader context of how the deal worked out.
Why do transfer fees vary so much between reports?▼
Transfer fees are often reported as headline numbers, but the real total can include guaranteed payments, performance-based add-ons, payments to agents and player image-rights deals. That is why fees on this page are framed as reported approximations rather than confirmed figures.
What is Deportivo Alaves's overall transfer strategy?▼
Deportivo Alaves are a Basque Country club that has oscillated between La Liga and the Segunda Division over the past decade.
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