The Premier Soccer League (PSL) has confirmed its 2024/25 transfer window will officially open on Tuesday, 1 July and run through Monday, 22 September, giving clubs nearly three months to strengthen their squads ahead of the new season.
This 84-day window provides an extended period for PSL teams to conduct transfer business compared to last year’s schedule. The timing aligns with the global football calendar, allowing South African clubs to compete in the international market during Europe’s active transfer period.
Key dates to watch:
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1 July: Window opens for domestic and international transfers
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22 September: Deadline for all registrations at midnight
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30 September: FIFA’s global transfer window closes
The extended window is particularly crucial for:
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CAF Champions League contenders needing depth for continental campaigns
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Relegation-threatened clubs looking to reinforce squads
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Title challengers aiming for final pieces in their puzzles
PSL football manager Derek Blanckensee confirmed all paperwork must be submitted to the league offices by the September deadline, with no grace period for late submissions. “Clubs have sufficient time to complete their business within the stipulated period,” he stated.
This transfer period takes on added significance following Bafana Bafana’s improved international showing, which has raised the profile of South African players abroad. Several PSL stars are already being linked with moves to European and Middle Eastern clubs.
The window also allows for:
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Free agent signings
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Loan deals (domestic and international)
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Permanent transfers between PSL clubs
With the new season expected to kick off in mid-August, coaches will be eager to complete their business early to allow for proper preseason integration. However, the prolonged window may lead to protracted negotiations as clubs hold out for better deals closer to the deadline.
As the countdown begins, all eyes will be on Kaizer Chiefs and Orlando Pirates – both expected to be active in the market – while defending champions Mamelodi Sundowns may look to reinforce their dominant squad for another continental push.
The transfer window dates were approved at the recent PSL Board of Governors meeting, with clubs unanimously agreeing to maintain alignment with FIFA’s international calendar. This marks the third consecutive year the PSL has followed this scheduling format, providing stability in the transfer market after pandemic-era disruptions.