With the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup only about four days away depending on your time zone, most of the clubs are announcing their squads after making last minute signings just in time for these players to be registered for the tournament.
In this article, we take a look at the clubs that have already announced their squads and the major transfer business that the big clubs are doing ahead of the commencement of this anticipated global showpiece.
🔵Manchester City 🏙:
Transfers: Cherki & Reijnders arrive for CWC
Manchester City kicked off the summer with a statement: four deals done in time to meet FIFA’s June 1–10 window for new signings to be eligible to play in the Club World Cup.
Rayan Ait-Nouri and Rayan Cherki were both signed officially by Pep’s Man City, with the former joining from Wolves on a five-year deal for £32 million while the latter joined from Lyon on also on a five-year deal worth about £34 million.
Shortly after, midfielder Tijjani Reijnders arrived from AC Milan in a ~€55 million transfer—Guardiola’s answer to refreshing the midfield. Before Cherki was made official, Chelsea’s 3rd choice GK, Marcus Bettinelli, was signed by City on a one-year deal and registered for the FIFA CWC.
All four signings pushed City’s spending past the £100 million mark this summer. Guardiola on Man City's squad for the FIFA Club World Cup in 2025: 'Everyone will go. It's not just for one game. We're going with the whole squad...”
🗣️Squad for Club World Cup Officially Announced:
Manchester City officially announced a 27-man squad for the 2025 FIFA CWC tournament in the USA on Wednesday, June 11. The squad as expected features all their four signings and many of the guys from last season with the exception of one player, Kevin DeBruyne.
🔵Al‑Hilal 🇸🇦:
Transfer saga: Osimhen snubs Saudi riches; Club Turns to Liverpool’s Nunez & Kante
Al‑Hilal stunned the market by offering Nigeria’s Victor Osimhen a mega package: €75 million transfer fee plus €30 million per year in salary. The forward, however, chose to decline the offer—an emphatic rejection.
With Osimhen off the table, Al Hilal targets Liverpool’s Darwin Nunez as new manager Simone Inzaghi prepares his team for their first CWC match against a certain Real Madrid.
They have also been reported to have asked about former Chelsea dynamo, Kante.
Squad for Club World Cup Not Announced Yet as of June 11th, 2025.
🔵Chelsea ⚽:
Transfer radar: Bid submitted for Dortmund’s Gittens; Mohammed Kudus Linked
Chelsea have reportedly submitted a second bid, after the first was rejected, for Dortmund’s Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. While the Englishman has already been registered by Dortmund for the FIFA CWC, Chelsea hope to finalise a deal for the 20-year-old after the tournament in the USA.
It is reported that Chelsea decided to go for Jamie after their main target, West Ham’s Ghanaian winger, Mohammed Kudus, was deemed too expensive by the club.
However, some sources say the Blues might could be plotting a high-profile move for Mo Kudus, after the FIFA CWC, with talks of a swap deal that could send Robert Sanchez to West Ham on the table.
They’ve also pursued Mike Maignan—offers were made, but clubs held firm. Kudus remains their most promising target.
🗣️Squad for Club World Cup Officially Announced:
Much like Real Madrid and Man City, Chelsea also announced their squad for the 2025 FIFA CWC tournament in the USA on Wednesday, June 11. Their 28-man squad as expected features new signings, Delap, Sarr, and Esugo while Joao Felix, Rahim Sterling and Disasi all were left out.
⚪Real Madrid 🇪🇸
Transfer moves: Argentine 17-year-old Wonder kid done but won’t join CWC
Real Madrid is yet to announce their official squad for the FIFA CWC in the USA, but they have been a very busy club in the transfer window, and two of their new signings, Huijsen and Alexander-Arnold, are expected to be a part of the squad for the CWC.
Meanwhile, they have reportedly completed the signing of 17-year-old River Plate marvel, Franco Mastantuono, who was reportedly 90 per cent on his way to becoming a PSG player.
That said, Franco, much like their left-back target, Carreras, also reportedly done at least on personal terms, is not expected to join the club for the FIFA CWC, with the two players all being registered for the tournament by their current clubs.
Xabi Alonso (new manager) is apparently also pushing for more signings, with Real exploring attacking and midfield reinforcements.
🗣️Squad for Club World Cup Officially Announced:
Real Madrid, like City, also announced their squad for the 2025 FIFA CWC tournament in the USA on Wednesday, June 11. The 34-man squad as expected features all their two new signings, Trent and Huijsen, and a bunch of their Castilla academy players.
🔴Bayern Munich
Transfer News: Squad & New Signings Locked In
Bayern have officially confirmed a 29-player roster for the tournament, featuring Neuer, Kimmich, Musiala, Thomas Müller, Harry Kane, new signings Tah and Bischof, with some youth prospects.
So far, the two signings are the only ones the Bavarian club have made with their long-time target, Florian Wirtz, choosing Liverpool over them, probably in loyalty to his boyhood club Bayer Leverkusen. Bayern are, however, expected to make moves in the market after the FIFA CWC.
🗣️Squad for Club World Cup Officially Announced:
The squad blends established internationals with emerging talents like Leon Klanac, Cassiano Kiala, and Lennart Karl, ready to challenge in the knockout stages.
⚫Juventus 🇮🇹:
Transfer focus: Internal strengthening
Juventus have opted for internal consolidation ahead of the tournament, building on the previous summer’s signings such as Douglas Luiz, Khéphren Thuram, Teun Koopmeiners, and mid-season arrivals like Filip Kostić and Daniele Rugani.
No new major additions are expected; instead, Juve looks to maximise their existing talent pipeline.
Squad for Club World Cup Not Announced Yet as of June 11th, 2025.
🟡Borussia Dortmund 🇩🇪:
Transfer headlines: Jobe Bellingham & Squad Release
Dortmund have been themselves in this transfer window, very quiet but with some movements. Jobe Bellingham—brother of Jude—signed from Sunderland for around €33 million and will compete in the tournament. That is the biggest of their moves.
Chelsea’s attempts to land teen winger Jamie Gittens were rebuffed; Gittens will represent Dortmund at the FIFA CWC and has been named as part of the travelling squad.
🗣️Squad for Club World Cup Officially Announced:
On June 10, Dortmund officially announced a 28-player squad that includes Serhou Guirassy, Julian Brandt, Jobe Bellingham, Carney Chukwuemeka (loan), Gio Reyna, Silas Ostrzinski, Jamie Gittens, and others.
🗣️Other Clubs to Have Announced Squad for FIFA CWC:
PSG, Atletico Madrid, FC Porto, Benfica, Red Bull Salzburg, River Plate, Boca Juniors, Mamelodi Sundowns, Al Ahly, Wydad Athletic Club, among others have announced their official squads for the FIFA CWC along with Bayern and Dortmund.
🔚Final Word:
Ahead of the US-based FIFA CWC (June 15–July 13, 2025), the financial arms race is undeniable. Manchester City reshuffled with Cherki and Reijnders, Bayern shored up defence, Real Madrid balanced stars and depth, and Dortmund welcomed Bellingham under a brotherly legacy.
These squads are now set to test their dollars on the pitch—and the outcomes will define whether heavy investment reaps the ultimate reward. You can check out the complete squads in the images attached.
🔗You can check out all the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup games here on MSport.
#MSport #FIFACWC #CWC #ClubWorldCup #RealMadrid #AlHilal #Osimhen #ManCity #Pep #JobeBellingham #Dortmund #Chelsea #Bayern #Kudus #Mastantuono #XabiAlonso #Maresca