Clubs spend US$9.89 billion in record-breaking transfer window
PARIS: FIFA said on Thursday that clubs spent more than US$9.89 billion on international transfer fees in men’s football this summer, the highest figure ever recorded for a mid-year window.
FIFA reported that clubs spent a record-breaking US$9.89 billion on international transfer fees in men's football during the summer window, with English clubs leading the spending at US$3.02 billion. The 2026 World Cup had a significant impact on the transfer window, with World Cup players accounting for more than US$3.3 billion in transfer fees. In women's football, transfer spending more than doubled to US$28.6 million, with English clubs leading the spending at US$8 million.
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