The upcoming 2024 summer transfer window is set to be an exciting period for football clubs across Europe. While most leagues open their transfer windows on July 1, the deadline for closing has been slightly adjusted to Friday, August 30. In previous years, when the deadline fell on a weekend, it was extended to the following Monday, but this time, leagues have decided to stick with the August 30 date. The decision was made after discussions between the top five European leagues.
New Closing Date
Unlike previous years, where the deadline has been extended, the 2024 summer window is set to officially close on Friday, August 30. Clubs in all leagues will still have the opportunity to sign players as free agents after the deadline, as long as those players are not attached to any club on August 30. Deals can also be agreed upon between leagues with closed transfer windows, with official completion pending when the signing club’s window is open.
2025 Winter Window
Looking ahead to the 2025 winter transfer window, most leagues have decided to close it on Monday, February 3, even though it falls on a weekend. These dates have been confirmed by FIFA’s Transfer Window Calendar, ensuring consistency across leagues. The transfer market is scheduled to reopen on Friday, June 14, with international deals and free transfers generally taking place after July 1.
The Premier League is set to close its summer transfer window on Friday, August 30, at 11 p.m. BST / 6 p.m. ET. The winter window for the Premier League will run from Wednesday, January 1, to Monday, February 3. LaLiga’s transfer window opens on Monday, July 1, closing at 11 p.m. BST / 6 p.m. ET on Friday, August 30. The winter window for LaLiga will also run from January 1 to February 3.
The summer transfer windows for Serie A, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 will all open on Monday, July 1, and close on Friday, August 30, with the winter windows running from January 1 to February 3. The Women’s Super League (WSL) summer window opens on June 24 and closes on September 13, offering a longer period for clubs to make moves. Major League Soccer’s secondary window opens on July 18 and closes on August 14, providing an opportunity for clubs in the MLS to make necessary adjustments to their squads.
Overall, the 2024 and 2025 summer and winter transfer windows promise to bring a flurry of activity across European football leagues. With deadlines set and agreements in place, clubs will be looking to strengthen their squads and make strategic signings to prepare for the upcoming seasons. The dates provided by FIFA’s Transfer Window Calendar offer consistency and clarity, ensuring that clubs and players alike are aware of when the key moments of the transfer periods will take place.
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