📊 The 🔟 biggest-spending leagues of the summer 💸

A summer of all records!

The 2026/27 summer transfer window closed with yet another dizzying financial tally.

€10.79 billion was spent across the football world. That’s just crazy!

While the Premier League continues to crush the competition with pharaonic spending, the global rankings hold several major surprises.

This summer, Serie A climbed onto the podium ahead of the Bundesliga. La Liga once again finished above Ligue 1.

There was also a huge rise for... the English second division.

Here is the top 10 of the biggest-spending leagues of summer 2026.

1. Premier League (England) — €4.12 billion

Simply untouchable dominance. England’s top flight reached a historic milestone by surpassing the €4 billion mark in spending. Exceptional financial health illustrated by headline-making moves, such as the record transfer of Enzo Fernández to Manchester City and Morgan Rogers’ arrival at Chelsea.

2. Serie A (Italy) — €1.16 billion

Serie A established itself as the second financial power of this transfer window. Italian clubs invested heavily, notably through major moves involving key players such as Pape Matar Sarr (who joined Juventus) and Curtis Jones (signed by Inter Milan).

3. Bundesliga (Germany) — €783.80 million

Thanks to rigorous yet ambitious management, the German league climbed onto the third step of the podium. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund led the way in strengthening the competitiveness of German football.

4. LaLiga (Spain) — €755.78 million

Still governed by strict financial controls, La Liga finished in fourth place. Still, there were a few big moves from the giants: Real Madrid snapped up wonderkid Yan Diomande, while FC Barcelona strengthened their squad with the arrival of Rodri.

5. Ligue 1 (France) — €609.10 million

Ligue 1 climbed to 5th place with more than €600 million spent. Driven by Paris Saint-Germain, who notably signed Ferran Torres and young talent Mika Godts while selling Bradley Barcola to England, the French top flight remains a major player.

6. EFL Championship (England - 2nd division) — €464.16 million

This is the big sensation in the rankings: England’s second division ranks 6th worldwide, ahead of major European leagues. Boosted by ambitious investors, the Championship proves the overwhelming strength of the British model.

7. Süper Lig (Turkey) — €407.13 million

Driven by unmatched popular fervor and XXL investment, Istanbul’s heavyweights lit up the summer: the Süper Lig made a splash by attracting global stars, such as Mohamed Salah’s shock signing for Trabzonspor and Rafael Leão’s move to Galatasaray.

8. Saudi Pro League (Saudi Arabia) — €390.88 million

Although the frenzy was more targeted than in previous summers, Saudi Arabia confirmed its status as an essential market by coming close to €390 million in signings, once again attracting experienced European players such as Thomas Partey (Al-Shabab) and Gabriel Martinelli (Al-Hilal).

9. Liga Portugal (Portugal) — €293.38 million

Known for their ability to sell for high fees, Benfica, FC Porto and Sporting CP also managed to reinvest part of their profits to refresh their squads with ambition.

10. Jupiler Pro League (Belgium) — €192.98 million

Belgium’s top division rounds off this prestigious top 10. Thanks to the solid structure of its leading clubs, Belgium finishes ahead of major leagues such as the Eredivisie and the Brasileirão.

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