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What would a peak Andrea Pirlo be worth at today's prices?

As players continue to move for nine-figure fees across Europe, the question of how much the stylish Italian midfielder would have been worth at his prime is sure to one that will cross the mind of the former Milan and Juventus man.

Pirlo won two Serie A titles in Milan and four at Juve, as well as the World Cup in 2006, and so he's sure to have attracted a few huge bids from the elite clubs across Europe.

A bit like Philippe Coutinho has just done.

(Image: fcbarcelona/Instagram) (Image: AFP)

The Brazilian will complete his £142m (€160m) move from Liverpool to Barcelona on Monday, but the key question is: Is he worth it?

Well according to Pirlo, he definitely is.

Comparing his fee to the one Liverpool paid for Virgil van Dijk, Pirlo seemed happy with it.

(Image: Liverpool FC)

"Other than the crazy prices, the price of Coutinho is in line with the prices of today,” he told Sky Sport Italia.

“If Van Dijk is worth €80m then he costs double. It’s only fair.”

So there you have it.

The master has spoken.