Manchester United spent the most assembling its squad for the 2016-2017 season. The club, nicknamed the Red Devils, spent a total of €718 million (approximately Rp 10.4 trillion) after securing the arrival of Paul Pogba from Juventus, a record-breaking transfer making him the world's most expensive player. MU's spending was €185 million more than the previous season.
Spanish and English clubs occupied the second to fifth positions. Real Madrid came in second with player transfer fees totaling €634 million, a €47 million increase from the previous year. Madrid's arch-rival, Barcelona, was ranked fourth. The other two English clubs in the top five were Manchester City and Chelsea.
Undeniably, player spending is a key factor in competitive success. Lavish spending on players often correlates with a club's final league position, although some clubs, like Leicester City, who were ranked 17th in Premier League spending, have achieved domestic league titles.
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