The 2025 summer transfer window is poised to be different from the ones in previous years due to the influence of the FIFA Club World Cup that is scheduled to kick off in June.
The first games are being played on June 15, and FIFA has allowed clubs the right to apply an additional registration period from June 1 to 10, though there is no obligation to do so.
In addition, FIFA has added clause in the Club World Cup regulations which allows clubs to replace players on their squad lists whose contracts have naturally expired in the period June 27 to July 3, which may also influence transfer business.
Usually, most leagues in Europe open their summer transfer window on July 1, while the general deadline for closing is one day later than usual this year — on Monday, September 1 because August 31 falls on a Sunday.
The closing date was determined following discussions between the top five European leagues, including moving to a standard deadline time of 7 p.m. UK (2 p.m. ET). In previous seasons, Germany would close its window first, followed later in the evening by Italy, France then England and Spain.
Other associations can still choose to end the window at a later date than September 1.
Clubs in all leagues will still be able to sign players as free agents after the deadline, and as long as they are not officially attached to any club when the window closes.
Deals can be agreed between leagues with transfer windows which are closed. They will be officially completed if or when the signing club’s window is open.
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2025 summer transfer windows across the top European leagues
| League | Early Transfer Window | Main Transfer Window | Closing Time (Sept. 1) | FIFA Club World Cup Participants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | June 1 – June 10 | June 16 – Sept. 1 | 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET (4 hrs earlier) | Chelsea, Manchester City |
| LaLiga | June 1 – June 10 | July 1 – Sept. 1 | 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET (4 hrs earlier) | Atlético Madrid, Real Madrid |
| Serie A | June 1 – June 10 | July 1 – Sept. 1 | 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET (4 hrs earlier) | Internazionale, Juventus |
| Bundesliga | June 1 – June 10 | July 1 – Sept. 1 | 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET (2 hrs later) | Bayern Munich, Borussia Dortmund |
| Ligue 1 | June 1 – June 10 | July 1 – Sept. 1 | 7 p.m. BST / 2 p.m. ET (3 hrs earlier) | Paris Saint-Germain |
