{"id":979,"date":"2026-09-03T19:43:17","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T19:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/?p=979"},"modified":"2026-09-03T19:43:17","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T19:43:17","slug":"%f0%9f%93%8a-the-%f0%9f%94%9f-biggest-spending-leagues-of-the-summer-%f0%9f%92%b8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportbulletin.top\/?p=979","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udcca The \ud83d\udd1f biggest-spending leagues of the summer \ud83d\udcb8"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The 2026\/27 summer transfer window closed with yet another dizzying financial tally.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\u20ac10.79 billion was spent across the football world. That\u2019s just crazy!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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While the Premier League<\/a> continues to crush the competition with pharaonic spending, the global rankings hold several major surprises.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This summer, Serie A<\/a> climbed onto the podium ahead of the Bundesliga<\/a>. La Liga<\/a> once again finished above Ligue 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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There was also a huge rise for… the English second division.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Here is the top 10 of the biggest-spending leagues of summer 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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1. Premier League<\/a> (England) \u2014 \u20ac4.12 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Simply untouchable dominance. England\u2019s top flight reached a historic milestone by surpassing the \u20ac4 billion mark in spending. Exceptional financial health illustrated by headline-making moves, such as the record transfer of Enzo Fern\u00e1ndez<\/a> to Manchester City<\/a> and Morgan Rogers\u2019 arrival at Chelsea<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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2. Serie A<\/a> (Italy) \u2014 \u20ac1.16 billion<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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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<\/a> (who joined Juventus) and Curtis Jones<\/a> (signed by Inter<\/a> Milan).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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3. Bundesliga<\/a> (Germany) \u2014 \u20ac783.80 million<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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4. LaLiga<\/a> (Spain) \u2014 \u20ac755.78 million<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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

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5. Ligue 1<\/a> (France) \u2014 \u20ac609.10 million<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ligue 1 climbed to 5th place with more than \u20ac600 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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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6. EFL Championship<\/a> (England – 2nd division) \u2014 \u20ac464.16 million<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This is the big sensation in the rankings: England\u2019s second division ranks 6th worldwide, ahead of major European leagues. Boosted by ambitious investors, the Championship proves the overwhelming strength of the British model.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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7. S\u00fcper Lig<\/a> (Turkey) \u2014 \u20ac407.13 million<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Driven by unmatched popular fervor and XXL investment, Istanbul\u2019s heavyweights lit up the summer: the S\u00fcper Lig<\/a> made a splash by attracting global stars, such as Mohamed Salah\u2019s shock signing for Trabzonspor and Rafael Le\u00e3o\u2019s move to Galatasaray.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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8. Saudi Pro League<\/a> (Saudi Arabia) \u2014 \u20ac390.88 million<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Although the frenzy was more targeted than in previous summers, Saudi Arabia confirmed its status as an essential market by coming close to \u20ac390 million in signings, once again attracting experienced European players such as Thomas Partey (Al-Shabab) and Gabriel Martinelli (Al-Hilal).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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9. Liga Portugal<\/a> (Portugal) \u2014 \u20ac293.38 million<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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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.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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10. Jupiler Pro League<\/a> (Belgium) \u2014 \u20ac192.98 million<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Belgium\u2019s 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 Brasileir\u00e3o.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 here.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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