Premier League sets new transfer market record
Summary
The 20 teams in the English Premier League spent over €4 billion on players during the summer transfer period, setting a new record. Manchester City alone spent more than €500 million on new players, breaking the record for the most money spent by a single club in one summer.Key Facts
- Premier League clubs spent more than €4 billion in total this summer buying players.
- Manchester City spent over €500 million, the highest for any single club in one summer.
- Manchester City's spending nearly equals the combined total of 18 French Ligue 1 clubs (€605 million).
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