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3 September 2026

A summer for the record books.

The 2026/27 summer transfer window has shut with another staggering financial total.

Across world football, spending reached €10.79 billion. That figure is simply extraordinary.

While the Premier League once again towered over the rest with monumental spending, the global ranking also produced several major surprises.

This summer, Serie A moved onto the podium ahead of the Bundesliga. La Liga again ended up above Ligue 1.

There was also a remarkable surge from England's second tier.

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

1. Premier League (England) — €4.12 billion

An utterly untouchable level of dominance. England's top division crossed the historic €4 billion spending mark. That outstanding financial strength was reflected in headline-grabbing deals, including Enzo Fernandez's record move to Manchester City and Morgan Rogers joining Chelsea.

2. Serie A (Italy) — €1.16 billion

Serie A established itself as the second financial force of this transfer window. Italian clubs spent heavily, particularly through major deals involving important players such as Pape Matar Sarr, who signed for Juventus, and Curtis Jones, who was brought in by Inter Milan.

3. Bundesliga (Germany) — €783.80 million

Backed by disciplined yet ambitious management, the German league secured third place in the standings. Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund set the pace in raising the competitiveness of German football.

4. La Liga (Spain) — €755.78 million

Still operating under strict financial regulations, La Liga finished fourth. Even so, there were some major moves from the country's giants: Real Madrid signed wonderkid Yan Diomande, while Barcelona reinforced their squad with the arrival of Rodri.

5. Ligue 1 (France) — €609.10 million

Ligue 1 took fifth place with spending of more than €600 million. Led by Paris Saint-Germain, who notably brought in Ferran Torres and young talent Mika Godts while selling Bradley Barcola to England, the French top flight continues to be a significant force.

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

This was the biggest surprise in the ranking: England's second division placed sixth in the world, ahead of several major European leagues. Powered by ambitious investors, the Championship underlined the immense strength of the British model.

7. Super Lig (Turkey) — €407.13 million

Driven by unmatched fan passion and huge investment, the major Istanbul clubs lit up the summer. The Super Lig made a major impact by attracting global stars, including Mohamed Salah's surprise move to Trabzonspor and Rafael Leao's transfer to Galatasaray.

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

Although the spending spree was more selective than in previous summers, Saudi Arabia confirmed its place as a key market by coming close to €390 million in signings. It once again attracted experienced European players such as Thomas Partey, who joined Al-Shabab, and Gabriel Martinelli, who moved to Al-Hilal.

9. Liga Portugal (Portugal) — €293.38 million

Renowned for their ability to sell players for large fees, Benfica, FC Porto and Sporting CP also succeeded in reinvesting part of those profits to refresh their squads with ambition.

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

Belgium's top division completed this prestigious top 10. Thanks to the solid foundations of its leading clubs, Belgium finished ahead of major leagues such as the Eredivisie and the Brasileirao.