When does the 2026 transfer window close? | OneFootball

CBF’s second registration period ended on September 11, and new signings now depend on exceptions provided for in the regulations until the first window of 2027

The Brazilian football transfer window in 2026 is now closed. CBF’s second registration period ended on Friday, September 11, after opening on July 20.

Since then, clubs have not been allowed to register in the BID players transferred from other teams. As a result, the next broad opportunity for signings will only come with the first window of 2027.

2026 transfer window calendar

CBF released the season calendar in October 2025, with two main transfer windows. The first ran from January 5 to March 3. The second took place between July 20 and September 11.

In addition, the governing body created extra periods restricted to the domestic market. Between March 4 and 27, the exception window allowed negotiations only between Brazilian clubs. During that period, clubs were also able to register players whose contracts had been terminated during the first window.

In July, CBF opened another exception. Série A clubs were allowed to register signings from teams in the country between July 9 and 17. The rescheduling of the 19th round of the Brasileirão prompted the measure, according to a statement sent by the governing body to clubs.

The mid-year window began right after the 2026 World Cup. That meant Brazilian clubs negotiated during the same period as Europe’s top leagues.

Is it still possible to sign players with the window closed?

Yes, but only in specific situations. The most common exception involves players whose contracts ended before the window closed, either because they expired or were terminated by mutual agreement. In those cases, the new club can register the player after the deadline.

On the other hand, anyone who terminates a contract now cannot immediately play for another team. That player must wait for the next window to open.

The Brasileirão also imposes another restriction. In 2026, a player who takes the field for the 13th time for one club in Série A cannot play for another team in the competition in the same edition.

How Flamengo’s window went

Flamengo used the final stretch of the deadline to strengthen its attack. On September 1, the club announced Ecuadorian Anthony Valencia, formerly of Royal Antwerp (BEL), and Argentine Joaquín Freitas, formerly of River Plate (ARG). Both signed contracts through 2031.

Valencia, 23, will wear the No. 14 shirt. Freitas, 19, took No. 30. Flamengo paid around €5 million for 100% of Valencia’s rights.

In Freitas’s case, club sources reported a fixed investment of US$7 million, plus US$2 million in variables. With that, the Rubro-Negro acquired 80% of the economic rights. River Plate (ARG), in turn, values the deal at US$15 million.

The club introduced the duo at Ninho do Urubu on September 4. On that date, the deadline to register reinforcements for the Libertadores quarterfinals expired. On the same occasion, defensive midfielder Erick Pulgar celebrated his contract extension through 2029.

Meanwhile, the window brought an unexpected twist. Flamengo had agreed to sell Gonzalo Plata to Dynamo Moscow (RUS), and the forward had even said goodbye on social media.

On September 1, however, the Russian club said the Ecuadorian did not meet the medical parameters. As a result, the deal fell through. Then, on September 6, Plata confirmed on social media that he will remain at Flamengo.

When does the next transfer window open?

In 2026, the first window opened on January 5, a few days before the start of the state championships. For 2027, CBF will set the dates in next season’s calendar. In the previous edition, the governing body released that calendar in October.

Until then, Flamengo will continue with its current squad in the final stretch of the season. The 2026 Brasileirão runs through December 2. The Libertadores final, meanwhile, is scheduled for November 28.

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