The cost of player agents in Italian football continues to rise sharply, with Serie A clubs nearing a cumulative €2 billion in commissions over the past decade (2015–2025).
According to data released by the FIGC, spending on agents reached a record €249.4 million in 2025 alone, marking an approximate 10% increase compared to the previous year.
Sustained long-term growth
Over the ten-year period, total agent-related expenditure has nearly tripled—from €84.4 million in 2015 to €249.4 million in 2025. This category includes commissions linked not only to transfers, but also contract renewals and signings of free agents.
On average, each Serie A club spent around €12.4 million on agent fees in 2025, highlighting the growing financial weight of intermediaries in the modern football ecosystem.
Rising share of club revenues
Agent fees have accounted for an estimated 6.18% of total Serie A revenues over the past decade. In 2025, that share stood at 8.31%, making it the third-highest proportion in the last ten years, behind 2016 and 2022.
While revenues across the league have increased by more than 50% over the same period—surpassing €3 billion in both 2024 and 2025—agent-related costs have grown at a faster pace.
Structural implications for clubs
The steady rise in commissions reflects the increasing complexity of player negotiations and the central role agents play in transfers and contract management. It also underscores how intermediary costs have become a structural component of club finances rather than a marginal expense.
Despite broader financial growth in Italian football, clubs continue to balance rising operational costs with revenue expansion, amid ongoing competitive and economic pressures across European leagues.
Context beyond the numbers
The trend persists even as Italian football navigates external challenges, including missed international tournament revenues and broader financial constraints affecting the ecosystem. Nonetheless, the agent market remains one of the fastest-growing cost centers within the sport.