French Clubs Lead January Transfer Spending, Women's Soccer Sees Record Investment

For the first time since 2017, French clubs outspent their English counterparts in the January transfer window, while spending on women's soccer transfers surged by 165%.

• French clubs spent a total of $291.9 million in the January transfer window, surpassing English clubs who spent $184 million.
• This marks the first time since 2017 that English clubs have not led January transfer spending.
• Spending on women's soccer transfers reached a record $2.1 million, a 165% increase from the previous year.
• The majority of women's soccer transfers involved out-of-contract players, although there was a significant increase in transfers involving a fee.
• English and Spanish clubs led in incoming transfers for women's soccer, highlighting the growing investment in the sport.

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