Transfers: a record €14.2bn invested worldwide in 2025, with Liverpool FC the most active

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Hugo Ekitike (FRA), Liverpool FC's new recruit from Eintracht Frankfurt (€90m) - ©  LFC

"In total, clubs around the world invested approximately €14.2bn (in transfer deals), 14% more than the previous record set in 2023," stated the CIES Football Observatory in its "Weekly Post" No. 511, on 03/09/2025.

"With around €500m invested and €255m received (including add-ons and sell-ons), Liverpool tops the rankings in terms of fees...

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Hugo Ekitike (FRA), Liverpool FC's new recruit from Eintracht Frankfurt (€90m) - ©  LFC

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