The introduction of summer and winter transfer windows by UEFA in 2002 aimed to stabilize club squads and improve transfer planning, reducing confusion post-Bosman ruling.
Notable winter transfers like Alex Teixeira's move to Jiangsu Suning in January 2016 for 50 million highlight the potential of January deals despite summer being the primary window.
Luis Diaz's transfer from Porto to Liverpool in January 2022 for 52 million demonstrates the increasing significance of winter transfers in elite football.
Ferran Torres's shift from Manchester City to Barcelona for 55 million in January exemplifies how top players are still on the move mid-season.
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