The transfer window has seen a record number of international transfers, with over 12,500 players changing clubs, according to data from the Fifa. This includes 267 players from 47 nationalities who played in the 2026 Copa do Mundo, who also changed clubs during the transfer window. The total value of international transfers in the men's football market was over US$ 9.89 billion (R$ 50.3 billion).
Manchester City's signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi is one of the many high-profile transfers that have taken place during the window. The Moroccan midfielder joins the English club after a successful spell at his previous club. The transfer fee for Bouaddi has not been disclosed.
The English clubs have spent over US$ 3.02 billion (R$ 15.4 billion) in transfer fees, leading the way in terms of investment in international transfers. The clubs from Italy, Spain, Germany, and France also made significant investments in the transfer window.