💰 Fla, Palmeiras and Cruzeiro lead the spending in the transfer window | OneFootball

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·4 March 2026

💰 Fla, Palmeiras and Cruzeiro lead the spending in the transfer window

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The Brazilian football transfer window has come to an end, marking another period of high investments by Serie A clubs.

In total, R$ 1.586 billion was spent on the acquisition of 157 players, according to information compiled by ge.


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Although the amount did not surpass the absolute record set at the beginning of 2025 (when investments exceeded R$ 1.8 billion), the current window marks the fifth consecutive time that the billion-reais barrier was broken in national football.

Top 3 Biggest Spenders

Flamengo led the investments by a wide margin. With the most expensive window in its history, the Rubro-Negro spent over R$ 341 million.

There were only three signings, but with hefty figures: goalkeeper Andrew, defender Vitão, and midfielder Lucas Paquetá – the latter becoming the most expensive signing in Brazilian football history (around R$ 260 million).

Palmeiras came in second, investing around R$ 192 million.

Interestingly, Verdão was the club that signed the fewest players in Serie A, prioritizing quality over quantity with the strategic additions of midfielder Marlon Freitas and midfielder Jhon Arias.

Cruzeiro completed the podium with investments around R$ 174 million.

The overwhelming majority of this amount (97%) was allocated to the purchase of midfielder Gerson, who, until Paquetá's arrival at Fla, held the title of the most expensive signing in history.

Raposa also brought in four other reinforcements.

Other Market Highlights

Fluminense: The Tricolor spent R$ 151 million on five signings, highlighted by the arrival of striker Rodrigo Castillo for US$ 10 million, the most expensive purchase in the club's history, finalized on the last day of the window, after sagas with Hulk and Bouanga.

Grêmio and Santos: The Immortal repatriated midfielder Tetê in the biggest signing in its history, while Peixe focused on blending youth with the experience of names like Rony, Lucas Veríssimo, and the return of Gabigol.

Most Active in Signings: While Fla and Verdão spent a lot on a few names, Remo and Mirassol were the most active in the market in terms of volume, bringing in 18 players each.

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