These are the highest spending managers since 2000
Transfermarkt has released an important stat regarding managers. The information shows the managers that have spent the most on transfer in 21st century, that is since 2000.
PSG’s recent summer transfer window is undoubtedly one of the greatest in football history. They signed Sergio Ramos, Lionel Messi, Gigi Donnarumma, Georginio Wijnaldum and Achraf Hakimi for just €60 million.
Highest Spending Managers
Manager | Signings | Expenditure |
Jose Mourinho | 104 | €1.67B |
Pep Guardiola | 67 | €1.59B |
Carlo Ancelotti | 88 | €1.37B |
Massimiliano Allegri | 88 | €1.16B |
Pellegrini | 96 | €1.06B |
Diego Simeone | 68 | €985M |
Antonio Conte | 54 | €944M |
Arsene Wenger | 54 | €891M |
Ernesto Valearde | 53 | €864M |
Unai Emery | 73 | €846M |
Mourinho, Pep, Ancelotti, Allegri and Pellegrini are the top five managers who have spent more than ‘a billion’ since 2000.
One of the most surprising names amongst fans was Manuel Pellegrini’s inclusion in the list. He was part of Real Madrid and Manchester City when they signed players such as Cristiano Ronaldo, Kevin de Bruyne, Kaka and Raheem Sterling.
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