Transfer fees and player wages are rising exponentially and their ascent into absurdity shows no signs of slowing down.
Saudi Arabia has emerged as a major financial force in the transfer market over recent years but Europe retains the majority of the world’s richest clubs. They continue to splurge like there’s no tomorrow as they scoop up the brightest talents.
Unsurprisingly, the world’s elite players expect to be compensated generously for their genius, with a precedent having now been set for astronomical wages. Few clubs are able to climb the hierarchy without drastically increasing their wage bill.
Here are the 10 European clubs who are currently spending the most on average wages per player.
