Biggest ever summer transfer window closes: Who made the best signings?

07.09.2023 - 17:43 euronews.com

A report from Transfermarkt claimed this summer was the biggest ever, with total transfer investments surpassing €7.5bn. FIFA rules dictate that clubs must now wait until January 2024 before officially registering any new players.The main story of this summer was the spending of the Saudi Arabia Pro League.

They spent over €750m over the course of the window. Players such as Neymar and Karim Benzema moved to the Middle-East to be part of the project.

Signing some of the greatest players on the planet is a sight we need to get used to in the future according to transfer reporter Ben Jacobs.

He told us that the Saudis are ambitious and thinking long term.“This is a project being controlled by the Saudi Arabia Ministry of Sport.

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