Akor Adams: Who are the top 5 most expensive Venezia player?

Nigerian striker Akor Adams has sealed his transfer to Serie A side Venezia after several weeks of speculation about his future, Afrik-Foot reports.

The club paid top dollar for him, breaking their transfer record to land the Super Eagles striker. He signed a four-year deal that will keep him at the club until 2030.

Adams will be expected to play a key role for his side next season as they look to maintain their top-flight status on their return to Serie A.

Super Eagles and Sevilla forward Akor Adams — Akor Adams for Sevilla FC. Photo by: ImagoxMariaxJosexSegoviaxDeFodixImages

Following his move, Adams becomes the most expensive player at Venezia by market value. In this article, we explore the top five most expensive signings that the Italian club has made.

5. Thomas Henry

Thomas Henry at Venezia FC. Copyright: ImagoxPaolaxGarbuio/LaPressex

French striker Thomas Henry is Venezia’s fifth most expensive buy, having arrived from Belgian club OH Leuven for €5.5 million in August 2021.

However, he ended up leaving for Hellas Verona just a year later. The striker was 26 years old at the time of his transfer to the club, and he is now back in Belgium with Standard Liege.

4. Gianluca Busio

Gianluca Busio of Venezia FC is in action during the Serie B football match between Venezia FC and Palermo FC at Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium in Venice, Italy, on May 8, 2026. — Gianluca Busio of Venezia FC. Copyright: ImagoxEmanuelexComincinix

American midfielder Gianluca Busio is the fourth most expensive signing ever at Venezia. He joined the club as a 19-year-old from MLS side Sporting Kansas City for €6 million in 2021, and he has grown to become one of the best players at the club.

Busio’s transfer has been a success. At 24 years of age, he is now the captain of the team and will be expected to play a key role for them in the upcoming season.

3. Armel Bella-Kotchap

Armel Bella-Kotchap of Hellas Verona F.C. Copyright: xFOTOAGENZIAx

The German defender is one of the top recruits that Venezia have brought in this summer. They paid Hellas Verona €7 million for his services, and he signed a three-year deal.

Bella-Kotchap was once touted as one of the best young football talents in the world, but his stock has dropped significantly.

Bella-Kotchap will be hoping for a renaissance at his new side, as the club looks to stay afloat this season.

2. Albion Rrahmani

Albion Rrahmani at Sparta Prague. Copyright: ImagoxCTKxPhoto/MichaelaxRihova

Rrahmani is also one of this summer’s expensive buys. He was signed from Czech Republic side Sparta Prague for €7.5 million.

The Kosovo striker will likely be the second-choice option behind Adams unless the coach prefers to use a two-striker formation.

1. Akor Adams

The Super Eagles striker has become the club’s most expensive buy by a mile.

He was bought for €17 million, a massive statement for a club of Venezia’s level. Now, he will have to deliver top performances to justify the hefty price tag.