The summer transfer window has closed with a decrease in spending across major European leagues and Saudi Arabia, except for Chelsea who made several high-profile signings.
The highly anticipated summer transfer window is a time for football fans to see their favorite teams bring in new players to address weaknesses and refresh their squads. This season saw a 14% decrease in spending across European leagues, with Kylian Mbappé making a notable move to Real Madrid on a free transfer as his contract with Paris Saint Germain expired.
Attacking players were in high demand, with forwards like Julián Alvarez, Michael Olise, Romelu Lukaku, and Ivan Toney making moves to new clubs. However, Saudi Pro League clubs saw a significant decrease in spending, with a 77% drop compared to the previous season.
In contrast, Chelsea made headlines with their aggressive approach in the transfer market, bringing in 11 new signings while letting go of high-profile players like Raheem Sterling and Connor Gallagher.
Now that the transfer window has closed, attention shifts to the pitch as fans eagerly await to see if the big-name transfers can live up to their hefty price tags. Despite the overall decrease in spending, the summer transfer window still brought excitement and anticipation for the upcoming season in the world of football.
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