Premier League clubs have collectively spent a substantial £409.59 million ($509m) on agent fees during the last two transfer windows, as per figures released by the Football Association (FA) on Friday. Chelsea emerged as the top spender, shelling out £75m ($93m) to agents for player acquisitions.
Among Chelsea's notable signings were Moisés Caicedo for a British record £115m ($146m) fee, along with Cole Palmer, Christopher Nkunku, Romeo Lavia, and others. Manchester City followed closely, paying £60m ($74.7m) in agent fees for players like Joško Gvardiol, Mateo Kovacic, Jérémy Doku, and Matheus Nunes.
Manchester United disbursed £34m ($42m) in intermediary fees, while Liverpool and Arsenal spent £31.5m ($39m) and just over £24m ($29.8m), respectively. The total amount paid to intermediaries marks a significant increase compared to the previous period, which saw clubs spending £318m ($396m).
Notably, commissions to agents have doubled over the past seven years, with payments reaching £174m ($216m) during the 2016-2017 season. The escalating trend in agent fees underscores the financial dynamics at play in modern football, where clubs are increasingly reliant on intermediaries to facilitate player transfers.
