The 20 Premier League clubs have agreed on the dates for the 2025 summer transfer window, which will be divided into two phases. The English league confirmed this decision in an official statement released on Thursday.

A Transfer Window Split into Two Periods

Next year, the transfer window will open early, from June 1 to June 10, in what the league has described as an "exceptional registration period." This measure is due to the FIFA Club World Cup, which will kick off on June 14 in the United States.

The two English clubs participating in the tournament, Chelsea and Manchester City, will be able to take advantage of this early period to strengthen their squads before the competition begins. However, this opportunity won’t be exclusive to them, as all Premier League clubs will be allowed to negotiate transfers during this phase, ensuring fairness across the league.

After this initial period, the transfer window will reopen on June 16 and remain active until September 1, allowing clubs to finalize their squads for the upcoming season.

Debate Over the Closing Date

FIFA regulations stipulate that summer transfer windows can only remain open for a maximum of 89 days, which led the Premier League to divide the dates into two phases.

Last year, England's transfer window ran from June 14 to August 30, but this time, adjustments have been made to align with the international calendar.

According to British newspaper The Telegraph, during Thursday’s meeting, clubs discussed the possibility of closing the transfer window on August 14, two days before the start of the 2025-26 Premier League season, which is set for August 16.

However, the proposal raised concerns among several clubs, as it could put the Premier League at a disadvantage compared to other European leagues and emerging markets such as the Saudi Pro League, which has spent over €1 billion on transfers in the last two years.

Ultimately, the league decided to keep the transfer window open until September 1, ensuring that English clubs are not left behind in the transfer market. With this decision, the Premier League aims to align its calendar with the world's top leagues, allowing its clubs to compete on equal terms in the transfer market.