Wilfried Bony becomes most expensive African footballer in history

Ivory Coast international footballer, Wilfriend Bony is now the most expensive African footballer of all time following his move to English club Manchester City.

Bony, 26, agreed a 4 and half year deal with City. �It’s a great feeling for me, it’s a big honour to be here and it’s a great challenge,” he said on signing with the Manchester based club.

The �28million move skyrocket Bony to the top of the most expensive African footballers list.

Most expensive African footballers
Wilfried Bony, Swansea to Man City (2015) � �25m rising to �28m
Emmanuel Adebayor, Arsenal to Man City (2009) � �25m
Michael Essien, Lyon to Chelsea (2005) � �24.4m
Yaya Toure, Barcelona to Man City (2010) � �24m
Didier Drogba, Marseille to Chelsea (2004) � �24m (reported)