The 2010 programme is now over and clubs have a few days rest before activities resume at the beginning of January. The transfer window opens again on 3rd January, and clubs have already started to take on new players in preparation. Barcelona have signed on PSV Eindhoven's Afellay to strengthen a relatively small squad, and Atlético Madrid have agreed terms with Brazilian midfielder Elías to add to their attacking options, somewhat depleted after Simao decided to move on. Málaga are the big movers at the moment though, the new owners investing heavily in bringing quality players to the club. Demichelis, Maresca, Sergio Asenjo and Nacho Camacho have already been tied up, and Brazil's ex Sevilla and Real Madrid midfielder Julio Baptista is tipped to be next. Clubs have until the end of January to complete their squads. (30.12.10)
Player (Country) | Current club | New club | Position/Comments |
Afellay (HOL / MOR) | PSV Eindhoven (HOL) | Barcelona | MF Guardiola's only signing this winter. Comes in to strengthen small squad. Reported fee of 3 Mio as would have been free agent in summer. |
Elías (BZL) | Corinthians (BZL) | Atlético Madrid | MF Have signed Brazilian international on four year deal to add to attacking options. |
Sergio Asenjo | Atlético Madrid | Málaga | GK Likely to be understudy to De Gea after returning from long term injury, so accepts loan deal to end of season. |
Camacho | Atlético Madrid | Málaga | MF Youth international spent two seasons trying to win himself a place, but agrees to transfer to get match practise. |
Demichelis (ARG) | Bayern Munich (GER) | Málaga | DF . Unsettled defender moves on loan deal to end of season. Has 30 caps for his country. |
Maresca (ITA) | No club | Málaga | MF Ex Sevilla midfielder rescinded contract with Olympiacos in summer, and has been training with old club Fiorentina. Signs for 2 years. |
Ienaga (JPN) | Cerezo Osaka (JPN) | Mallorca | MF Have signed Japanese midfielder to 2015, although may have to move on loan until summer if no non-EU spot available. |
Demidov (RUS / NOR) | Rosenborg (NOR) | Real Sociedad | DF Agreed terms with Russian defender last summer, but finally will join club in January after contract expired. |
Ponce (CHL) | Racing Santander | O'Higgins (CHL) | DF Has hardly played since summer move, so agreed to end loan early. Could go on to Club Azul (Mexico). |
Pennant (ENG) | Zaragoza | Stoke City (ENG) | MF Six month loan period ended, and have agreed fee of 2.5 Mio for permanent transfer. |
Caffa (ARG) | Betis | Arsenal de Sarandí (ARG) | MF Not played much with Mel, so agrees to rescind contract and go back home. |
Rigo | Almería | Huesca | DF Central defender returns to old club on six month contract. |
Edu Bedía | Racing Santander | Salamanca | MF Young midfielder moves on loan to end of season to gain experience. |
Cristian Portillo | Sporting Gijón | Aris Salonica (GRE) | MF Another of the ever growing list to be tempted away to Greece. Signs 30 month deal. |
Cherfa / Adriá | Girona / Alcoyano | Albacete | DF / MF Two more signings for Alba, who are still looking for more reinforcements. Dady and Campano may be next. |