Premier League Team Tops Unwanted List
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Transfermarkt has recently published its updated market values for all major leagues worldwide, following the conclusion of the 2024/25 season. Numerous players saw their valuations rise or fall based on various factors over recent months. The market values provided by Transfermarkt are highly regarded and frequently referenced by top football clubs, media outlets, agents, and players globally.
With the season concluded and market value updates primarily finalized, we can identify which clubs performed well or poorly in terms of squad market value over the campaign. Here, we focus on the teams that experienced the most significant decreases in market value since September 1, 2024, the day after last summer’s transfer window closed. Factors including team performance and transfers played a role, so let’s explore which clubs faced the biggest losses.
Teams with the Largest Decreases in Squad Market Value in 2024/25
The team with the most substantial decline in squad market value this past season is none other than Premier League giants Manchester United. The Red Devils experienced a staggering loss of -€214 million, bringing their new total down to €643 million after a disappointing season that saw them finish 15th in the Premier League. Among the most notable losses were forward Rasmus Højlund (-€30m) and defender Matthijs de Ligt (-€27m). Following closely in second place is AC Milan, who suffered a -€163 million decrease, resulting in a total market value of €438 million following a tumultuous campaign.
In third place, the Serie A champions Napoli saw their market value drop by -€156 million despite their on-field achievements, largely due to an aging squad. La Liga side Real Sociedad ranks fourth with a -€100 million decrease, while Premier League’s West Ham holds fifth place with a -€82 million decline. The Bundesliga’s RB Leipzig comes in sixth with a -€77 million drop, with second in the Premier League, Arsenal, following with a -€71 million decrease. Ligue 1 club Lyon rounds out the top eight with a -€61 million loss, sharing the ninth and tenth slots with Saudi Pro League’s Al-Hilal and La Liga’s Girona, both also experiencing a -€61 million drop.