2025 FIFA Club World Cup: Key Transfers and Player Moves Before the Tournament

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup is set to take place from June 14 to July 13 in the United States, and it has already shaken up the traditional transfer window. With 32 teams competing, clubs are making strategic moves to strengthen their squads ahead of the tournament. Here’s a breakdown of the key transfers and potential player moves:

UEFA (Europe)

Real Madrid

• Dean Huijsen: Signed for €59m, available for the Club World Cup.
• Trent Alexander-Arnold: Expected to join on a free transfer, but a fee may be required to break his contract early.
• Cristiano Ronaldo: Speculation of a brief return, though unlikely.

Atlético Madrid

• Johnny Cardoso: Top target with an €80m release clause.
• Darwin Núñez: Potential replacement for Ángel Correa.

Chelsea

• Dário Essugo: Signed for €22.2m, confirmed for the Club World Cup.
• Victor Osimhen: Consistent interest, approaching the final year of his contract.

Manchester City

• Florian Wirtz: Potential replacement for Kevin De Bruyne, though progress has faltered.
• Eberechi Eze: On the shortlist after his FA Cup final heroics.

Paris Saint-Germain

• Serhou Guirassy: Linked after a strong Champions League campaign.

Bayern Munich

• Jonathan Tah: Expected to join after a failed attempt last summer.
• Florian Wirtz: Strongly positioned to sign, though the deal is complicated.

CONMEBOL (South America)

Botafogo

• John Textor: Keen to sign players from his other clubs, Lyon and Molenbeek.

Flamengo

• Jorginho: Considered a sure thing, with interest in wingers and a backup for Giorgian de Arrascaeta.

Fluminense

• Mário Bittencourt: Plans to sign players, focusing on a defensive midfielder and forwards.

CONCACAF (North and Central America, and the Caribbean)

Inter Miami

• Ángel Di María: Rumors of joining to play alongside Lionel Messi.

Pachuca

• Kenedy: Joined on a year-long loan from Real Valladolid.
• Fernando Gorriaran: Potential reinforcement in midfield.

Monterrey

• Guillermo Ochoa: Potential replacement for Esteban Andrada.

CAF (Africa)

Al Ahly

• Zizo: Set to join from SC Zamalek on a free transfer.

Wydad Casablanca

• Vincent Aboubakar: Linked, though Wydad may be cautious.

AFC (Asia)

Al Hilal

• Cristiano Ronaldo: Reports of an offer, though rejected.

OFC (Oceania)

Auckland City

• No expected transfers.

As the tournament approaches, clubs are making strategic moves to ensure they have the best possible squads. Stay tuned for more updates on player transfers and team preparations for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.