When does the Saudi Pro League transfer window close?
Saudi Pro League clubs have had longer than Europe’s top leagues to sign players in the summer transfer window.
Saudi Pro League clubs continue to spend big on players from across the top European leagues, with their recruitment drive in full flow.
The transfer window across the majority of leagues in Europe closed on Friday, September 1, with the four PIF-backed clubs having longer than European clubs to sign players.
FIFA previously announced that the ever-growing league’s transfer window would shut on September 20, but the Saudi Pro League has confirmed that its window will instead close on Thursday, September 7.
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