Money spent on transfers by top football managers in European clubs in the last decade has shaped the nature of European football. A vast amount of money has been channeled into the game.
The transfer market has been the stage where the battle for restructuring teams has been waged. The influence of top coaches who have lingered around cannot be undermined.
FutballNews beams a searchlight on the Money spent on transfers by top football managers in Europe in the last decade.
Pep Guardiola €1.26b
The Spaniard tiki-taka legend Pep Guardiola is leading the chart of top football managers with the highest spending in the last decade. Pep has spent a total of €1.26b in transfers, with a more significant part of the spending done at Manchester City.
Jose Mourinho €1.10b
Jose Mourinho is second on the chart of managers with the highest spending in the last decade. Mourinho has toured major European clubs in the last decade leaving behind legacies of making breakthrough signings with huge sums. Mourinho has spent a whooping €1.01b
Diego Simeone €942m
The Atletico Madrid boss is third on the chart. Diego Simeone has concentrated on Atletico Madrid since assuming the role as a coach in 2011. He has spent over €942m to strengthen Atletico Madrid with major signings.
Massimiliano Allegri €930m
Massimiliano Allegri is one of the top football managers that have changed the face of the game with big spending. Allegri’s total spending in the last decade has risen to €930m, with Juventus contributing immensely to the figure.
Carlo Ancelloti €910m
Ancelloti is another who has contributed immensely to the team in the last decade. Ancelloti has toured major European leagues, managing top clubs and making breakthrough signings. He is currently managing Real Madrid with new big signings added to the club. He has spent a total of €930m so far.
Antonio Conte €855m
Coaching top clubs such as Juventus, Chelsea, and now Tottenham, Conte has influenced the transfer market with his signings. He has spent €855m in the last decade across top clubs in Europe. The current 2022 transfer has not caught him unaware, with Tottenham bringing more quality signings into the club under his watch.
Unai Emery €763m
With his blueprints in Arsenal, PSG, and currently in Villareal, Unai Emery is 7th on the chart of managers with big spending in the last ten years in Europe Emery has spent a whopping so far in his managerial career.
Jurgen Klopp €677m
Jurgen Klopp is the man behind the dramatic conversion of Liverpool from a top four struggling team to a Premier League and Champions League title contender. His impact at Borussia Dortmund could also be felt when he led the team to the Bundesliga title. Jurgen Klopp has spent €677m in the transfer market in the last ten years.
