A new record has been set during the winter transfer window.
According to a statement from FIFA's press service, professional clubs have spent a total of $2.35 billion on player transfers during the transfer period.
This sets a new record for winter transfer windows, Idman.biz reports.
Compared to January 2024, this amount represents a 57.9% increase over the previous record set in 2023, which was $1.5 billion.
English clubs have spent the most, with a total expenditure of $622 million.
The overall number of transfers has also risen by nearly 20% compared to 2024, reaching 5,863 transfers. This too is a new record.
A new record has also been set in women’s football, with transfers totaling $5.8 million—an increase of 180% compared to the previous year.
Idman.biz
