Spanish League Authorities Extend Transfer Deadline Day For Real And Atletico Madrid

Following the recent FIFA ban that will prevent both Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid from registering new players in the next two transfer windows, both clubs have been given an additional 24-hours, more than all other clubs in the Spanish League to buy players this January.

Both Madrid clubs have been found to have breached FIFA rules on the signing of youth players, the

same offence Barcelona was sanctioned for one and a half season ago, and they are expected to add fresh faces this month to help them stay relevant during their transfer ban period in case their appeals are denied.

The original deadline in Spain was 23.59 CET on January 31, but a statement released by the league on Monday confirmed the change.

"La Liga reports on the change in the closing date of the second registration period of players for the 2015/2016," the statement read.

"The application for licenses of players for the Liga BBVA and Liga Adelante will end next Monday, February 1 at 23:59, thus coinciding with the time limit set in most European professional leagues."

La Liga's date now matches that of the Premier League, Serie A and Ligue 1, while Bundesliga clubs can conduct business until February 2.

The Spanish window closing earlier than other countries' caused controversy last summer when Real Madrid failed to sign David De Gea from Manchester United because the paperwork was not processed on time. Goal