Ranking of All 32 Champions League Clubs Based on Summer Spending – Barcelona at the Bottom
The 2023 summer transfer window witnessed an unprecedented level of spending among clubs participating in the Champions League, with a staggering €3 billion invested in new players. This financial frenzy has reshaped the landscape of European football, and here is a comprehensive ranking of all 32 Champions League clubs this season based on the amount they spent in the transfer market:
- PSG — €241.1m
- Paris Saint-Germain, the perennial big spenders, topped the list with a massive investment in new talent.
- Manchester City — €241.1m
- Reigning Premier League champions Manchester City matched PSG’s spending, reinforcing their squad for the European campaign.
- Arsenal — €234.9m
- Arsenal flexed their financial muscle to significantly strengthen their team ahead of their Champions League return.
- Manchester United — €206.7m
- Manchester United’s substantial expenditure reflected their ambition to reclaim their place among Europe’s elite.
- Bayern Munich — €155m
- Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich invested heavily to maintain their competitive edge on the continental stage.
- Newcastle — €153.2m
- The newly enriched Newcastle United made a statement by making significant signings for their debut in the Champions League.
- Leipzig — €152.5m
- RB Leipzig, known for their ambitious approach, continued to spend in pursuit of European success.
- Real Madrid — €129.5m
- Record European champions Real Madrid bolstered their squad as they aimed for another Champions League triumph.
- AC Milan — €114m
- Serie A powerhouse AC Milan looked to regain their European glory with strategic signings.
- Napoli — €104m
- Napoli invested heavily to challenge the continent’s top clubs and make a deep run in the tournament.
- Benfica — €69m
- Benfica’s significant investment reflected their intent to compete at a higher level in Europe.
- Inter Milan — €64.2m
- Inter Milan, the reigning Serie A champions, aimed to build a squad capable of winning multiple trophies.
- Lens — €63.9m
- French club Lens made substantial acquisitions as they embarked on their Champions League journey.
- Dortmund — €62m
- Borussia Dortmund focused on strengthening their squad to compete with Europe’s best.
- PSV — €53.5m
- PSV Eindhoven made several key signings to prepare for the challenges of the Champions League.
- Lazio — €37.2m
- Lazio’s investments aimed to enhance their prospects in European competition.
- Feyenoord — €37.2m
- Feyenoord looked to make an impact in the Champions League with their reinforced squad.
- Atletico Madrid — €33.7m
- Atletico Madrid, the 2022 Champions League finalists, added depth to their roster.
- Porto — €33.4m
- Porto continued their tradition of smart recruitment to compete in Europe.
- Sevilla — €32m
- Sevilla’s signings aimed to bolster their chances of success in the Champions League.
- Union Berlin — €32m
- Union Berlin entered the Champions League with significant investments in their squad.
- Salzburg — €30.3m
- Austrian champions Salzburg aimed to make an impression on the European stage.
- Galatasaray — €29.2m
- Galatasaray invested in new talent as they returned to the Champions League.
- Celtic — €22.3m
- Celtic made strategic signings to navigate the challenges of European competition.
- Sporting Braga — €17.8m
- Sporting Braga’s investments reflected their aspirations in the Champions League.
- Real Sociedad — €17.4m
- Real Sociedad strengthened their squad to compete with top European clubs.
- Red Star Belgrade — €12.4m
- Red Star Belgrade focused on recruitment as they sought to make their mark in the tournament.
- Shakhtar Donetsk — €12m
- Shakhtar Donetsk continued their tradition of scouting and developing talent.
- Royal Antwerp — €10.5m
- Royal Antwerp made strategic acquisitions as they embarked on their Champions League campaign.
- Copenhagen — €8m
- Copenhagen invested to enhance their competitiveness in European football.
- Young Boys — €3.9m
- Swiss champions Young Boys looked to make an impact despite limited spending.
- Barcelona — €3.4m
- Barcelona, facing financial constraints, made minimal investments in the transfer market.
This ranking reflects the diverse financial approaches of the participating clubs and sets the stage for an exciting and competitive Champions League season.
