Recent analysis reveals a striking reality in the Premier League transfer market. Over two decades, a mere 54% of players signed for €10 million or more played half of their first two seasons. Data from the last season showed that out of 370 signings, only 47 featured for 50% of available minutes, indicating a disconnect between spending and actual impact on the field. This summer, clubs will once again gamble on new acquisitions, despite historically low success rates, as evidenced by the limited effectiveness of last season's top signings.
From 1992 through 2021, just 54% of all the players brought in for €10 million or more by Premier League clubs started at least 50% of the matches in their first two seasons.
If we say that 70% of the minutes makes you a 'starter,' then the 18 Premier League teams identified a whopping 25 new starters over the past season.
Every new signing is going to be the one who pushes Arsenal to the title, or turns West Ham into a genuine Champions League contender.
The way this one has played out really makes me wonder how complex soccer actually is.
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