The recently concluded summer transfer window saw a decrease in spending across major European leagues and even in Saudi Arabia, except for one notable exception – Chelsea. The Blues made headlines with their aggressive transfer activity, bringing in 11 new players and letting go of high-profile stars like Raheem Sterling and Connor Gallagher.
While the overall spending in Europe was down by 14%, some big-name strikers still managed to secure lucrative deals. Kylian Mbappé’s move from Paris Saint Germain to Real Madrid on a free transfer stole the show, fulfilling his dream of playing for the Spanish giants. Other attacking players like Julián Alvarez, Michael Olise, and Romelu Lukaku also made headline-grabbing moves to new clubs.
The summer transfer window was relatively quiet in the Saudi Pro League, with spending dropping by 77% compared to the previous season. Ivan Toney’s move from Brentford to Al Ahli was one of the few significant transfers in the region.
Now that the transfer window is closed, all eyes are on the pitch as fans eagerly anticipate seeing how the big-money signings perform for their new clubs. With the new season underway, football enthusiasts can look forward to exciting matches and to witnessing whether the high-profile transfers can live up to their hefty price tags.
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