English league spends 4.1 billion and sets new record in transfer market
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English league spends 4.1 billion and sets new record in transfer market

Correio da Manhã3 September 2026 at 01:30

The English Football League spent 4.1 billion euros in the transfer market, setting a new historical record in this area of sport. This figure represents a significant milestone in the European football industry, demonstrating the financial power of English clubs.

Manchester City became the first club to spend more than 500 million euros in a single transfer window. This massive investment by the Citizens club consolidates its position as one of the most financially powerful clubs on the European scene.

Eight English clubs feature among the ten biggest investors in the transfer market. This concentration of investment among Premier League clubs highlights the financial disparity between the English league and the remaining European competitions.

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