The opening and closing dates of the winter transfer window

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By: Manu Tournoux

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The 2024 summer transfer window has long been closed in all major European leagues and clubs cannot sign new players until January unless they are free.

Last summer saw spending decline across the board, with Premier League and Saudi Pro League teams holding back slightly after spending immense sums in 2023.

For the first time in several years there were no transfers worth more than €100m, with the most expensive transfer seeing Julian Alvarez join Atlético Madrid from Manchester City for €75m euros. Indeed, only one transfer (Alvarez) made the list of the 50 most expensive transfers of all time.

The January 2024 transfer window has also been a quiet affair, with Vitor Roque’s transfer to Barcelona for €40 million being the most expensive transfer in world football.

However, January 2025 promises to be an intriguing transfer window and several high-profile deals are likely to be completed.

Manchester City want to sign a replacement for Rodri, who suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury, Chelsea are looking for a top striker and Manchester United need a left-back – to name just a few clubs on the walk.

Below, we review the opening and closing dates of the January transfer window in Europe’s top five leagues and Saudi Arabia.

When does the January transfer window open?

Premier League

The Premier League’s January transfer window will open on January 1.

League

La Liga’s January transfer window opens on January 2.

Serie A

The Serie A January transfer window will open on January 2.

Bundesliga

The Bundesliga’s January transfer window will open on January 1.

League 1

The Ligue 1 January transfer window will open on January 1.

Saudi Pro League

The Saudi Pro League January transfer window will open on January 1.

When does the January transfer window end?

Premier League

The Premier League January transfer window ends on February 3 at 11:00 p.m. BST.

League

The La Liga January transfer window ends on February 3.

Serie A

The Serie A January transfer window ends on February 3.

Bundesliga

The Bundesliga January transfer window ends on February 3.

League 1

The Ligue 1 January transfer window will end on February 3.

Saudi Pro League

The Saudi Pro League January transfer window will end on January 30.

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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