Pandemic Doesn't Affect the Transfer Market in Serie A 2020: Agent Bag IDR 2.4 Trillion, Juventus Spends IDR 361.9 Billion

JAKARTA - The transfer market moves millions of euros every year. The money flowing not only occurs between the two clubs but also involves player agents receiving commissions for the management of their deals.

Throughout 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic which he said was gnawing at the economic sector, the transfer market became very active. During the last year, the amount of money received by agents in Serie A reached 138 million euros (IDR2.4 trillion).

The data, published by the Italian Football Federation, showed a small decrease compared to the previous season. However, the decline is not very significant.

In 2019, the agency received 187.8 million euros (IDR3.268 trillion) and 171.5 million euros (IDR2,984 trillion) in 2018.

In terms of team distribution, Juventus spent the most, with 20.8 million euros (IDR361.9 billion). Roma came second with 19.2 million euros, followed by Milan 14.3 million euros and Napoli 12 million euros.

Inter spent only 9 million euros, while Fiorentina spent a little more with 9.7 million euros.