The inaugural FIFA Club World Cup concluded on July 13, with Chelsea sealing a surprising 3-0 victory over PSG to claim the trophy shortly after winning the UEFA Conference League. This tournament’s fresh format paved the way for an unusual summer transfer window, featuring two additional transfer periods in June - one preceding the competition and another before the typically established end of contracts on June 30. This allowed clubs to register players for the final segment of the Club World Cup.

As the traditional summer transfer window officially opened on July 1, clubs were eager to bolster their squads ahead of the upcoming 2025-26 preseason. Here’s a look at five noteworthy transfers that took place during the Club World Cup that you might have missed:

Thiago Almada, Atletico de Madrid

The former Atlanta United midfielder has made his move to Atletico, where he will play under Diego Simeone. Almada was transferred from Botafogo, where he had previously been on loan at Olympique Lyon. This summer transfer, costing around $20 million, could be his chance to shine in Europe.

Ange-Yoan Bonny, Inter

As Inter Milan undergoes significant changes this summer, they have appointed Cristian Chivu as the new manager. In a twin renewal of their offensive lineup, Bonny has been signed from Parma for approximately $25 million.

Jamie Gittens, Chelsea

Chelsea showcased their ambition by securing Jamie Gittens from Borussia Dortmund for £51.5 million. The deal, stretching over seven years until 2032, marks Gittens as Chelsea’s most significant summer signing.

Alvaro Carreras, Real Madrid

With changes at the helm at Real Madrid, Carreras arrives from Benfica, marking his return to a club where he developed from 2017 to 2020. The transfer fee was around $50 million.

Theo Hernandez, Al-Hilal

In a surprising turn of events, Theo Hernandez left AC Milan to join Al-Hilal in the Saudi Pro League for about $25 million. His move aligns with Milan’s shift toward a new era under Massimiliano Allegri.