Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_13 ( transfer_fee___ VARCHAR, player VARCHAR, year VARCHAR )

### Question ###
How many transfer fees did Afonso Alves have after 2008?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT COUNT(transfer_fee___) AS €_million_ FROM table_name_13 WHERE player = "afonso alves" AND year > 2008