📊 The 🔟 biggest-spending leagues of the summer 💸

📊 The 🔟 biggest-spending leagues of the summer 💸 A summer of all records! The 2026/27 summer transfer market 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 ranking also holds several major surprises. This summer, Serie A climbed onto the podium ahead of the Bundesliga. LaLiga once again finished above Ligue 1. There was also huge growth for... England’s second division. Here is the top 10 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 strength illustrated by headline moves such as record signing Enzo Fernández joining Manchester City and Morgan Rogers arriving 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 to regain their former glory, symbolized by key moves such as Pape Matar Sarr’s arrival at Juventus and Curtis Jones being signed by Inter Milan. 3. Bundesliga (Germany) — €783.80 million Thanks to rigorous but 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, offsetting major departures abroad with targeted recruitment. 4. LaLiga (Spain) — €755.78 million Still operating under strict financial controls, LaLiga finished in fourth place. Still, there were a few big moves from the heavyweights. Real Madrid signed wonderkid Yan Diomande, while FC Barcelona strengthened 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 — which notably signed Ferran Torres and young talent Mika Godts while selling Bradley Barcola to England — the French top division remains a major player. 6. EFL Championship (England - 2nd division) — €464.16 million This is the big sensation of the ranking: England’s second tier ranks 6th in the world, ahead of major European leagues. Boosted by parachute payments and ambitious investors, the Championship proves the overwhelming power of the British model. 7. Süper Lig (Turkey) — €407.13 million Driven by unmatched fan passion and XXL investment, Istanbul’s giants lit up the summer: the Süper Lig made headlines by attracting global stars, such as Mohamed Salah’s shock move to Trabzonspor and Rafael Leão joining 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 a key market by coming close to €390 million in purchases, once again attracting experienced European players such as Thomas Partey (Al-Shabab). 9. Liga Portugal (Portugal) — €293.38 million Known for their ability to sell at high prices, Benfica, FC Porto and Sporting CP also managed to reinvest part of their capital gains to refresh their squads with ambition. 10. Jupiler Pro League (Belgium) — €192.98 million Belgium’s top division rounds off this prestigious top 10. Backed by the strong organization of its leading clubs, Belgium finished ahead of major leagues such as the Eredivisie and the Brasileirão. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.