K League 2026 Summer Transfer Window Closes with 113 Players Registered

The summer transfer window for the 2026 K League season has officially closed, marking the end of a period of player movement and team restructuring. The Korea Professional Football League (KLPFA) confirmed that a total of 113 players were registered across both K League 1 and K League 2 during the approximately six-week registration period, which ran from July 9 to July 19.

This influx of new talent and player changes involved significant activity within the league. K League 1 alone saw 53 player registrations. It is important to note that players who transitioned from loan spells to permanent contracts or became free agents without changing their club affiliation were not included in this final tally of 113 registered players.

The closure of the transfer window signifies the final rosters for teams as they head into the latter stages of the season. Fans and clubs will now focus on the performances of the newly registered players and how they integrate into their respective teams. The K League will continue with its regular season schedule following this critical period of player acquisition and team finalization.