Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on sports leagues worldwide, FIFA announced that the summer transfer window opening date will remain the same under certain conditions regarding original squad involvement. However, local football federations were allowed to modify the window to their convenience. On 8 June 2020, the RFEF and La Liga agreed to start the window on 4 August and end on 5 October due to the 2019–20 La Liga season concluding on 19 July after hiatus.