Clubs spend $9.89 bn in record-breaking transfer window — FIFA

Clubs spent a record-breaking $9.89 billion on international football transfers this summer, according to FIFA. English clubs led the spending, investing over $3.02 billion in transfer fees to sign players from abroad.

The total number of transfers completed worldwide was also a record, with over 12,500 transfers taking place, up from 11,863 the previous year. Italian clubs ranked second in spending, with $1.1 billion, followed by Spain with $940 million, Germany with $904 million, and France with $641 million.

French clubs generated the highest transfer income, receiving $1.7 billion in fees, while clubs in England collected $1.43 billion. According to FIFA, players who featured in the 2026 World Cup accounted for over $3.3 billion in transfer fees.

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