Football’s US$10b summer! English clubs lead record-breaking transfer spending spree
PARIS, Sept 4 — Fifa said yesterday that clubs spent more than US$9.89 billion (RM40 billion) on international tra...
In a record-breaking summer transfer window, football clubs worldwide spent over US$9.89 billion on international transfer fees, setting a new mid-year high. A total of more than 12,500 transfers were completed, surpassing the previous year's 11,863 deals. English clubs led spending, investing over US$3.02 billion in signings, though slightly less than the Premier League's record of £3.49 billion, which included internal transfers.
Italian clubs followed with US$1.1 billion, while Spanish, German, and French clubs ranked fourth, fifth, and sixth, respectively.
French clubs earned the most transfer income, receiving US$1.7 billion, while English clubs collected US$1.43 billion. The 2026 World Cup had a significant impact on transfers, with players from 47 nationalities changing clubs, accounting for over US$3.3 billion in fees. Women's football also saw record-breaking activity, with 1,406 international transfers, a 19.2% increase from the previous year.
English clubs led women's spending with US$8 million, followed by Spain, Germany, the United States, and Italy. Swedish clubs received the highest transfer fees at US$4.2 million.
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