Total spending on football increased significantly in 2019 according to FIFA’s figures

The worldwide funds spent on agents ' fees are now more than £ 500 m. Nevertheless, the figures for 2019 show that fees paid on international transfers by English clubs have declined by a quarter. International Transfer Matching System (ITMS) statistics from the international governing body FIFA have shown that, in the previous year, over £ 500 million has been spent in fees to agents and intermediaries.

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