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As expected, there was more movement in the last few days before the transfer window closed on Monday night, but still the activity was well below previous seasons. In the first division there were only 21 new signings, and seven of those were by Zaragoza, who closed a last minute deal to bring ex Barcelona and Villarreal midfielder Edmilson back to Spain. Xerez were also active in the last few days, new coach Gorosito signing Alustiza and Vigneri, two attacking players from South America. (05.02.10)
| Player (Country) | Current club | New club | Position/Comments |
| Edmilson (BZL) | Palmeiras (BZL) | Zaragoza | MF Ex Barça and Villarreal veteran returns to Spain as club's 7th winter signing. Six month loan deal, with option of one year more. |
| Contini (ITA) | Napoli (ITA) | Zaragoza | DF Experienced defender brought in to end of season as replacement for Ayala. |
| Roberto | Atlético Madrid | Zaragoza | GK Has been superceded by De Gea as number two, so agrees to leave on loan deal to end of season. |
| Alustiza (ARG) | Chacarita Juniors | Xerez | FW Ex Albacete striker returns to Spain on loan to end of season. |
| Vigneri (URU) | Puebla | Xerez | MF Attacking midfielder is Gorosito's second signing since new owners took over. Also loan deal. |
| Lola | Espanyol | Sporting Gijón | MF Offered place in squad after non-EU spot freed up after Pillud got EU status, but preferred to move on loan to get match practise. |
| Henrique Sereno (POR) | Vitoria Guimaraes (POR) | Valladolid | DF Defender reportedly rescinded contract with Vitoria and signs contract to end of season. |
| Del Horno | Valencia | Valladolid | DF Got ahead of Depor to sign experienced left back on loan to end of season. |
| Keko | Atlético Madrid B | Valladolid | MF Youth international winger moves on loan as cover for injured Sisi. |
| Onésimo | Valladolid B | Valladolid | MG B team coach takes over after Mendilibar contract rescinded. Formerly manager at Huesca. |
| Garrido | Villarreal B | Villarreal | MG Promoted manager to first team after Valverde sacked. Paco Herrera takes over at reserve side. |
| Eguren (URU) | Villarreal | Lazio (ITA) | MF Not happy about being left out of team, so agrred loan deal with buy out option of around €4 Mio at end of season. |
| Koné (IVC) | Sevilla | Hannover 96 (GER) | FW Has had a disappointing season, so loaning him out to try and recapture form. |
| Geijo (SWI / SPA) | Racing Santander | Udinese (ITA) | FW Was close to Betis move, but De Biasi buys him to strengthen team in Italy. |
| Etxeita | Athletic Bilbao | Cartagena | DF Moves on loan to gain experience, although currently recovering from minor operation. |
| Balboa | Benfica (POR) | Cartagena | MF Have signed ex Real Madrid and Racing midfielder on loan to end of season to help push for promotion. |
| Oscar Díaz | Mallorca | Recreativo | FW Hardly used by Manzano this season, so agrees loan deal with purchase option at end of season. |
| Dani | Betis | Recreativo | FW Returned to squad after operation, but agrees free transfer to try and kick start career. |
| Bizera (URU) | PAOK Salonica (GRE) | Albacete | DF Have signed international central defender to end of season to strengthen defence. |
| Cellerino (ARG) | Livorno (ITA) | Celta | FW Have signed young striker on loan to end of season, with buy out option. |
| Rafa Jordà | Hércules | Levante | FW Agreed terms to rescind contract, and came on to score on his debut for Levante! |
| Jonathan Ramis (URU) | Peñarol (URU) | Cádiz | FW Young striker joins on loan with buy out option of around €1.25 Mio. |
| Edu Moya | Celta | Hércules | DF Have signed experienced full back as cover for injured Ruíz. |
| Pavone (ARG) | Betis | Catonia (ITA) | FW Striker agrees terms to leave Spain after two and a half seasons at Betis. |
| Contra (ROM) | Getafe | Politécnica Timisoara (ROM) | DF Upset about not being in Michel's plans, so agreed terms to leave club and return home. |
| Juan Carlos Moreno | Numancia | Cartagena | MF Veteran midfielder hardly playing in Soria, so agrees terms to move to end of season. |
| Gonzales-Virgil (PER) | Alianza Lima (PER) | Cartagena | FW Signed ex Málaga B striker just before transfer deadline. Joins to end of season. |
| Scotti (URU) | Racing Montevideo (URU) | Córdoba | MF Last minute signing drafted in after serious injury to Rueda. |
| Esquerdinha / Florentin | Jeju Utd / Atenas Montevideo | Huesca | MF / FW Two exotic last minute signings to help side's fight to avoid relegation. |
| Oscar López | Bets | Numancia | DF Full back has had serious problems with injuries, so decides to make a fresh start on 18 month contract. |
| Marco Rubén | Villarreal B | Wigan (ENG) | FW Deal appears to have not gone through as has been called up for Villarreal's first team squad. |
| Manuel Fernandes (POR) | Valencia | Inter Milan (ITA) | MF Loan deal had been agreed, but Inter rejected player after failed medical check. |
| Ewerthon (BZL) | Zaragoza | Betis | FW New signings means no place in squad, but left without shirt number after Betis deal didn't work out. |
| Walter | Nàstic | Málaga | MF Some reports that they has signed player on loan, although Nàstic say deal fell through? |
