Who did Chelsea buy for 50m in the January transfer window in 2011?
Fernando Torres’ £50m move from Liverpool to Chelsea in January 2011 is still one of the most memorable transfers in Premier League history – for all the wrong reasons.
Who spent the most in the transfer window Premier League?
Unsurprisingly, Newcastle were the most spendthrift club with their £93m net spend, followed by Everton (£51m), Liverpool (£49m), and Aston Villa (£27m).
How much did Fernando Torres cost?
£50 million
Torres left the club in January 2011 to join Chelsea for a British record transfer fee of £50 million, which made him the most expensive Spanish player in history.
How much did Chelsea sell Torres?
Liverpool knew they had “kidded” Chelsea when selling Fernando Torres for £50 million ($62m) and that the other players were “shocked” they received such a huge transfer fee, according to Jamie Carragher.
Which club has spent the most?
Man Utd, Man City And PSG Have Each Spent Over $1Billion Net On Transfers In 10 Years
Rank | Club | Net Spend In Euros |
---|---|---|
1 | Manchester United | 1.075 Billion |
2 | Manchester City | 984 Million |
3 | Paris Saint-Germain | 941 Million |
4 | Barcelona | 650 Million |
Which club has spent the most money since the Premier League started?
Both Manchester clubs top the list for the highest spenders in the last ten years, but only one of them has made the most of the money spent. It has been revealed that Manchester United have spent (net spend) above a billion pounds since 2012 and Manchester City just under a billion.
Which team has the biggest summer transfer window in 2021?
Top five highest-spending clubs in 2021 summer transfer window
- Arsenal – €165.6 million.
- Manchester United – €140 million.
- Manchester City – €127.5 million.
- Chelsea – €120 million.
- RB Leipzig – €107.6 million.