2 September 2026
Enzo Fernandez topped the list of the top 10 most expensive transfers in Europe's major leagues this summer, following his move from Chelsea to Manchester City for £125 million. The summer transfer window saw record spending, with six deals exceeding the €100 million mark.
Amid these massive moves, Moroccan football made a notable appearance with the signing of promising player Ayoub Bouadi to Manchester City for £81 million, placing him eighth on the list of the top 10 most expensive transfers of the summer window. Englishman Morgan Rodgers came in second on the list after his move from Aston Villa to Chelsea for £117 million, while his compatriot Elliott Anderson ranked third, after Manchester City spent £116 million to acquire his services from Nottingham Forest.
The list of the 10 most expensive transfers, according to the StatsRoom, is as follows:
1. Enzo Fernandez (Argentina): From Chelsea to Manchester City – £125 million.
2. Morgan Rodgers (England): From Aston Villa to Chelsea – £117 million.
3. Elliott Anderson (England): From Nottingham Forest to Manchester City – £116 million.
4. Yann Diomande (Ivory Coast): From RB Leipzig to Real Madrid – £107 million.
5. Bradley Barcola (France): From Paris Saint-Germain to Liverpool – £106 million.
6. Sandro Tonali (Italy): From Newcastle United to Tottenham Hotspur – £92 million.
7. Matheus Fernandes (Portugal): From West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur – £85 million.
8. Ayoub Bouadi (Morocco): From Lille to Manchester City – £81 million.
9. Brazilian Savinho: From Manchester City to Tottenham – £75 million.
10. Brazilian Bruno Guimarães: From Newcastle to Arsenal – £75 million.
