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Spending rises sharply despite financial pressure

Premier League dominance: 5 English clubs in UEFA’s top 10 wage spending rankings

UEFA confirmed Manchester City topped Europe’s wage spending in 2025, with Barcelona rising sharply despite financial pressure.

UEFA publishes wage spending rankings

The UEFA has released its official report on the financial and investment situation of European clubs revealing the top 25 team by wage spending in 2025.

According to the report, Manchester City ranked first with a total wage bill of €557 million, the highest in Europe for the year.

The figures underline the scale of investment among elite clubs across the continent.

Barcelona surge despite financial strain

Barcelona finished second with €551 million, level with Paris Saint Germain. The Catalan club moved up two places compared to 2024 when their wage bill stood at around €478 million.

That rise represents an increase of 15%, a notable jump despite Barcelona’s ongoing financial difficulties. The data shows that wages at the club now exceed those of their main rivals Real Madrid who placed fourth with €514 million.

Premier League presence in the top five

Liverpool completed the top five, with wage spending reaching €509 million. The Premier League’s strong presence continued further down the list.

Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Arsenal filled out the rest of the top nine, with wage bills ranging between €445 million and €413 million.