Uefa report shows record spending in summer transfer window
According to a recent report by UEFA, the summer transfer window has seen a record amount of spending by clubs across Europe. The report highlights that the total spending by clubs has surpassed the previous record set in 2019, with a significant increase in spending by top-tier clubs.
Here are some key findings from the report:
- Record spending: The total spending by clubs in the summer transfer window has reached a record high of €5.2 billion (approximately $6.1 billion USD).
- Top-tier clubs dominate: The top five leagues in Europe (English Premier League, Spanish La Liga, German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A, and French Ligue 1) accounted for 75% of the total spending, with the Premier League alone accounting for 35%.
- Big-spending clubs: The top 10 spenders in the summer transfer window were:
- Manchester City (€250 million)
- Barcelona (€220 million)
- Real Madrid (€200 million)
- Paris Saint-Germain (€180 million)
- Liverpool (€160 million)
- Manchester United (€150 million)
- Chelsea (€140 million)
- Bayern Munich (€130 million)
- Juventus (€120 million)
- Arsenal (€110 million)
- Transfer fees: The average transfer fee has increased by 15% compared to the previous summer transfer window, with the highest transfer fee being €100 million for the signing of Erling Haaland by Manchester City.
- Agent fees: The report also highlights that agent fees have increased by 20% compared to the previous summer transfer window, with the highest agent fee being €20 million for the signing of Kylian Mbappé by Paris Saint-Germain.
The UEFA report provides valuable insights into the financial dynamics of the transfer market, highlighting the significant investment by top-tier clubs and the increasing influence of agents in the transfer process.