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FIFA Reports Record $9.76 Billion Close-Season Transfer Spend

English clubs drove the surge with more than $3 billion in fees, underscoring a widening financial gap across leagues.

Soccer Football - FIFA Club World Cup - Group D - Esperance de Tunis v Chelsea - Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. - June 24, 2025 General view of the FIFA logo before the match REUTERS/Lee Smith/ File Photo

Overview

  • FIFA counted nearly 12,000 international transfers this summer, with spending up more than 50% from the same period in 2024 to $9.76 billion.
  • Premier League outlay topped $3 billion, with German clubs receiving $893 million from English teams and Florian Wirtz’s move to Liverpool reported at £116 million.
  • Germany ranked second in spending at $980 million and Italy third at $950 million, while incoming players were led by England (535), Portugal (479) and Brazil (425).
  • Women’s transfers set new highs with more than 1,100 international moves and total fees above $12 million, highlighted by Orlando Pride signing Lizbeth Ovalle for a women’s record $1.5 million.
  • Other tallies cited local-currency totals, including £7.28 billion globally with £2.38 billion from Premier League clubs and an €8.36 billion worldwide figure reported in Italy.