Here are five possible player moves in the 2025 Club World Cup special transfer window that can shape the outcome of the tournament.
Following the official confirmation of a special transfer window that would be opened before the commencement of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, clubs that have qualified for the tournament have begun to make their moves in terms of player negotiations and here are the five possible transfers that might be completed during or before the tournament which could in turn affect the result of the tournament.
Which clubs have qualified for the Club World Cup 2025?
The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup will feature 32 teams from across the globe, competing in the United States from June 14 to July 13, 2025. Here’s a breakdown of the clubs that have qualified for the tournament:
Qualified Teams
Europe (12 teams)
Manchester City (England)Chelsea (England)Real Madrid (Spain)Atlético Madrid (Spain)Bayern Munich (Germany)Borussia Dortmund (Germany)Juventus (Italy)Inter Milan (Italy)Paris Saint-Germain (France)Benfica (Portugal)Porto (Portugal)FC Salzburg (Austria)
South America (6 teams)
Palmeiras (Brazil)Flamengo (Brazil)Fluminense (Brazil)River Plate (Argentina)Boca Juniors (Argentina)Botafogo (Brazil)
North & Central America (4 teams)
Monterrey (Mexico)Seattle Sounders (USA)Pachuca (Mexico)Inter Miami (USA)
Africa (4 teams)
Al Ahly (Egypt)Wydad (Morocco)Esperance Sportive de Tunis (Tunisia)Mamelodi Sundowns (South Africa)
Asia (4 teams)
Al Hilal (Saudi Arabia)Urawa Red Diamonds (Japan)Al Ain (UAE)Ulsan HD FC (South Korea)
Oceania (1 team)
Auckland City (New Zealand)
Host Nation (1 team)
Inter Miami (USA) (Qualified as host club)
2025 Club World Cup special transfer window
FIFA has introduced a special transfer window for the 2025 Club World Cup, allowing all 32 participating teams to sign new players specifically for the tournament.
Key Dates
June 1 – June 10, 2025: Clubs can register new players ahead of the tournament.June 27 – July 3, 2025: An additional in-competition transfer window allows clubs to replace or add players within certain restrictions
Rayan Chekri
Lyon star player Rayan Chekri is looking like one of the key transfer signings during the special club World Cup 2025 window as it has been revealed that the French international is a key player on the radar of the Manchester City boss, Pep Guardiola who is in search for the perfect replacement for the newly departed Kevin De Bruyne. If the transfer is completed during the special club World Cup window, this could further strengthen the City squad before or during the tournament.
Liam Delap
Premier League youngster Liam Delap could be a game-changer in the 2025 Club World Cup, as reports have confirmed that Chelsea have reached an agreement to sign the forward. If the deal is completed during or before the Club World Cup, Chelsea might have a reinforced attack that could prove vital in the tournament.
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Fresh reports have emerged that Trent Alexander-Arnold is expected to join Real Madrid for the 2025 Club World Cup, and as arguably one of the best right-backs in the history of football, the England international is expected to have an instant impact in the tournament for the Los Blancos.
Real Madrid will pay Liverpool a sum of 10 million pounds to facilitate the completion of the move.
Jonathan Tah
In a bid to bolster their defense ahead of the 2025 Club World Cup, Bayern Munich has officially signed Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen on a free transfer, securing the German centre-back on a four-year contract until 2029. Tah is expected to be one of the players to make a huge impact in the tournament.
Jorginho
Brazilian side Flamengo will receive a huge boost ahead of the Club World Cup as it has been reported that the midfield maestro, Jorginho, is expected to complete a move from Arsenal ahead of the tournament. The vital experience of Jorginho in big tournaments such as this will play a huge role in defining how the club’s run might go in the tournament.
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