FIFA Reports $6.5 Billion in International Transfer Fees for 2024
A record 11,000 transfers were registered globally, with significant spending by European and English clubs.
- International transfer spending fell from $7.43 billion last year to $6.5 billion in 2024.
- European clubs led the market, with an average transfer fee of $3.13 million.
- English clubs spent $1.69 billion on international transfers, recouping $1.25 billion.
- The biggest cross-border deals included Julián Alvarez to Atletico Madrid and Leny Yoro to Manchester United.
- Women's professional football saw transfer fee spending more than double to $6.8 million.
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