La Liga history classic transfer window buzzer signing

The Spanish summer transfer window will end at 11:59 pm local time on September 1st every year. Even at the last moment of the transfer window, there is still a possibility of a key signing that can rewrite the whole season's pattern. Whether it is a transfer or an unexpected loan, there has never been a lack of such buzzer-beating operations in the history of La Liga. Many classic signings still make fans remember it vividly.

2002: Ronaldo joins Real Madrid

On August 31, 2002, Real Madrid officially announced that it would introduce Brazilian striker Ronaldo from Inter Milan. At that time, the star who had just won the World Cup with Brazil started his La Liga journey as a world football superstar. His debut in Real Madrid quickly proved the club's vision with his brilliant performance of scoring twice.

2005: Ramos transferred from Sevilla to Real Madrid on September 1, 2005, at the last moment when the transfer window was closed, Real Madrid brought Ramos from Sevilla to the Bernabeu Stadium by paying the termination fee. But no one could have expected that this young player will not only wear Real Madrid captain's armband in the future, but will also grow into a club's legend.

2013: Bale leveraged the transfer market

2013 summer transfer window, and the most eye-catching heavy-duty signing is undoubtedly Bale. After weeks of long negotiations, Real Madrid finally officially announced the Welsh star's joining on September 1. Bale, who landed at the Bernabeu Stadium as a football superstar, quickly scored a decisive goal in the key game, confirming his own value with his actual performance.

2014: Hernandez joins Real Madrid on loan

On September 1, 2014, Real Madrid completed key signings - loaned Mexican striker "Little Pea" Hernandez from Manchester United. As a last-minute reinforcement candidate before the transfer window closed, the forward quickly added new firepower to Real Madrid's offensive line.

2021: Griezmann returns to Atletico Madrid

At August 31, 2021, just when the transfer market seemed to be no surprise, Griezmann unexpectedly returned to Atletico Madrid on loan, and this loan contract comes with a buyout clause. The deal was advanced rapidly and sparked widespread heated discussions once it was officially announced. The news of his return to Atletico Madrid quickly made headlines in major media.

2022: Bellerin joins Barcelona with a free transfer, also on September 1, Barcelona signed free agent Bellerin who has terminated his contract with Arsenal early. The right-back, who was born in La Macia's youth training, officially returned to the Camp Nou Stadium on the last day of the transfer window.

2023: Three loans by Felix, Cancelo and Eric Garcia

September 1, 2023 is the busiest day for the Barcelona Club office. On this day, Barcelona completed three buzzer-beating operations: loaned Felix from Atletico Madrid, loaned Cancelo from Manchester City, and loaned Eric Garcia to Girona. This series of compact signings and loan adjustments ultimately helped the team achieve a balance of the lineup.

2024: Lo Celso returns to Real Betis

On August 31, 2024, Villarreal officially announced that Argentine midfielder Lo Celso will loan to Real Betis. This player who once played for Tottenham, this return not only returned to Villamarin Stadium, but also returned to his old club where he had performed well.

2024: Oscarsson joins Real Sociedad

Also on August 31, 2024, Real Sociedad signed Icelandic forward Ori Oscarsson from Copenhagen. This signing made Oscarsson tied with Sadiq to become the most expensive signing in the club's history, and also brought strengthening to the team's offensive line.

Every summer, the transfer window ends with many surprises that will not be revealed until the last moment. Whether it is a big transfer that shocked the football world or an unexpected loan deal, the La Liga has long proved that September 1 will never be a peaceful day.