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<p>The transfer window for major league clubs has been closed for over two weeks, with managers now finalizing their squads until January following a frenetic summer. This year's transfer window was historic, with spending exceeding €10.3 billion on new signings, surpassing the previous record of €8.86 billion set during the 2023/24 season.</p>
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<p>English Premier League clubs took the lead, investing €3.59 billion in new players, and Liverpool set a record for the highest expenditure by a single club in one window at €485 million. European clubs adopt various strategies to shape their rosters, balancing financial considerations carefully. While some teams focus on nurturing academy talent, others make significant investments in the transfer market. Utilizing <em>Transfermarkt’s</em> reliable purchase value metrics, we've examined which clubs have made the most substantial financial commitments to construct their current squads.</p>
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<h2>Top Clubs by Current Squad Purchase Value</h2>
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<p>As expected, the Premier League dominates with the six most expensively assembled squads globally, starting with Chelsea at the forefront. The Blues’ squad came together at an astonishing cost of €1.18 billion, highlighted by their record signing of Enzo Fernández for €121 million. Interestingly, Chelsea's squad is currently valued at €1.08 billion, placing it sixth worldwide. Manchester City is the only other club with a squad construction cost exceeding a billion.</p>
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<p>The graphic above reveals that Liverpool, Manchester United, and Arsenal complete the top five, with Manchester United being the sole representative in the top ten not competing in the Champions League this season. Reigning Champions League holders, PSG, rank as the top non-English club at seventh, with Luis Enrique’s squad costing €79 million to put together. Real Madrid ranks eighth as the leading La Liga team, while Juventus leads Serie A in tenth place, followed by Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in thirteenth. Additionally, Al-Hilal from the Saudi Pro League is the only club featured from outside the top five leagues.</p>
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