Transfer Deadline Day Looms Large for European and Indian Leagues
As the 2024-25 football season kicks off, clubs across the globe are scrambling to finalize their transfer business. The summer transfer window is rapidly closing, with several high-profile moves already completed.
Kylian Mbappe’s long-awaited transfer to Real Madrid has been one of the most notable deals of the window. The French superstar joined the Spanish giants on a free transfer after being linked to the club for over two years.
Another significant transfer saw Julian Alvarez move from Manchester City to Atletico Madrid for a substantial fee of £82 million.
While the futures of players like Jadon Sancho and Victor Osimhen remain uncertain, here’s a breakdown of the transfer window closing times for major leagues:
Premier League: Friday, August 30 at 11 PM BST (August 31, 3:30 AM IST)
La Liga: Friday, August 30 at 11 PM BST (August 31, 3:30 AM IST)
Bundesliga: Friday, August 30 at 7 PM BST (11:30 PM IST)
Serie A: Friday, August 30 at 11 PM BST (August 31, 3:30 AM IST)
Ligue 1: Friday, August 30 at 10 PM BST (August 31, 2:30 AM IST)
Indian Super League: Saturday, August 31