Football Transfer Deadline Breaks Record with £870 Million Spent

The football transfer deadline has come and gone, marking a new record in Premier League team spending, with £870 million spent over the summer. This surge in investment has led to some players experiencing significant gains or losses in value due to their performance on the pitch. The Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) has calculated the players who have lost the most value, with some depreciating by as much as £17 million, while others have seen their value appreciate by over £30 million.

Key Takeaways:

• The football transfer deadline saw a record £870 million spent by Premier League teams, surpassing previous totals.
• Robin van Persie's transfer value depreciated by £17.1 million over three seasons, one of the largest losses.
• Darren Bent's value depreciated by £15 million over four seasons, while Glen Johnson's value depreciated by £14 million over six seasons.
• Angel Di Maria's transfer value depreciated by £8.5 million in just one season, while Roberto Soldado's value depreciated by £10 million over two seasons.
• Raheem Sterling's transfer value has appreciated by £48.4 million over five seasons, one of the largest gains.
• Christian Benteke's value has appreciated by £26.35 million over three seasons, while Roberto Firmino's value has appreciated by £25.9 million over four seasons.
• Kevin de Bruyne's transfer value has appreciated by £37 million over two years, while Anthony Martial's value has appreciated by £32 million over two years.

Statistics:

• £870 million: the record amount spent by Premier League teams during the summer transfer window.
• £17.1 million: the value Robin van Persie's transfer depreciated over three seasons.
• £15 million: the value Darren Bent's transfer depreciated over four seasons.
• Six seasons: the length of time Glen Johnson's value depreciated by £14 million.
• £48.4 million: the value Raheem Sterling's transfer has appreciated over five seasons.
• £26.35 million: the value Christian Benteke's transfer has appreciated over three seasons.
• £37 million: the value Kevin de Bruyne's transfer has appreciated over two years.
• £32 million: the value Anthony Martial's transfer has appreciated over two years.

Sources:

• Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT)
• A transfer market analysis by the AAT
• "£870m Premier League record: Transfer spend tops previous totals" by official Premier League sources