Since 2008-9 Spurs have made more money from transfer sales than any other club in Europe’s top 5 le

[Blanchflower]

The good people at the Football-observatory.com have released an eye-opening table
illustrating just how much income clubs in Europe’s top 5 leagues have made since 2008-9.

The first point to notice is that since 2008-9, clubs in the top five divisions have spent an amazing €12.5 billion on transfers.

With regards to the clubs who have taken in the most amount of revenue from transfers, Tottenham top the list having sold €322.1 million in the last six years.

Of course, Tottenham’s transfer income was heavily boosted last summer by the world record €100 million transfer of Gareth Bale to Real Madrid.

Below Spurs, Real Madrid have recouped €303.7 million since 2008-9, Porto are third with €282.7m, while Liverpool are fourth with €239.8m.

The full list can be seen below.

 

[Claud601]

yay we're a feeder club

 

[williams316]

must be the only club out that top 10 that have played the least in the Champions League

 

[HeroesAndVillains]

Suprises me Genoa has sold for so much.

 

[Tomo]

How depressing, still levy is good at making a premium on players, eriksen to RM for £60 million in two year?

 

[CJJ]

This is a bit irrelevant, as we've also spent no doubt more than most clubs in Europe, breaking even

This will then be subject to agent fees, signing on fees etc.

Wouldn't call it "made more money", more "grossed" more from transfers

 

[Joe Clash]

Since 2008/09 Tottenham's outlay on transfer fees has been (in pounds sterling) £306,050,000, offset against an income of £292,400,000. Source:
http://www.transferleague.co.uk/premiership-transfers/tottenham-hotspur-transfers.html

 

[BushHillSpurs]

This is a bit irrelevant, as we've also spent no doubt more than most clubs in Europe, breaking even

This will then be subject to agent fees, signing on fees etc.

Wouldn't call it "made more money", more "grossed" more from transfers

Don't let facts get in the way of a Levy bashing thread.

 

[Yorkshire_Spurs]

We have spent a shit ton as well. No hiding it. In fact I would say we have probably spent near that 300mil?

Anyone got a lovely juicy stat to back my wild statement up?

 

[Joe Clash]

In the same period, Man City have spent £640,650,000 and received, £160,700,000. Anyone for FFP? FFS

 

[SouthStand Billy]

Doesn't surprise when you consider how much we got for Bale, Modric and Berbatoss. All were ridiculous money.

 

[Joe Clash]

Doesn't surprise when you consider how much we got for Bale, Modric and Berbatoss. All were ridiculous money.

The money is going back into the squad though. Plus a bit more.

 

[Mensa]

These days remember more than ever transfer fees are not the full story, you need the full statistics of net spend + wage bill, as wage just as important when attracting players

 

[CJJ]

Since 2008/09 Tottenham's outlay on transfer fees has been (in pounds sterling) £306,050,000, offset against an income of £292,400,000. Source:
http://www.transferleague.co.uk/premiership-transfers/tottenham-hotspur-transfers.html

Just for complete disclosure, I've seen the same figures in a screenshot from the same site on a daily mail story from 2012, so not convinced the table is up to date - it might need double checking tbh

 

[Joe Clash]

Just for complete disclosure, I've seen the same figures in a screenshot from the same site on a daily mail story from 2012, so not convinced the table is up to date - it might need double checking tbh

Does that link work? It takes a while to load. Just had a look and it does include this season going back to 92/93. I added up incoming and outgoing for the past 5 seasons, and came up with those figures.

 

[CJJ]

Does that link work? It takes a while to load. Just had a look and it does include this season going back to 92/93. I added up incoming and outgoing for the past 5 seasons, and came up with those figures.

Ah apologies, I thought it was this one

http://www.transferleague.co.uk/league-tables/transfer-league-table-last-five-seasons.html

 

[CJJ]

Defoe isn't on that link you posted Joe Clash , so I think January's window is missed off?

 

[Joe Clash]

Defoe isn't on that link you posted Joe Clash , so I think January's window is missed off?

You're right. I didn't spot that. :soldadowatch:

 

[alijamieson]

At least we're top of something :avbfacepalm:

Even if you take the Bale money out we'd be 8th in that table. Madness. Total selling club.

 

[CJJ]

At least we're top of something :avbfacepalm:

Even if you take the Bale money out we'd be 8th in that table. Madness. Total selling club.

I don't think that's the correct assumption.

Are Real Madrid a selling club?

Levy drives a damn good deal for our benefit, and it's from selling players who otherwise would demand a transfer and leave for a third of the cash.