Summer Transfers 2025: Alexander-Arnold to Real, Frimpong to Liverpool and Other Major Moves
Transfer of the Summer: Trent Alexander-Arnold Joins Real Madrid
One of the biggest transfer sagas of recent months has come to an end. Trent Alexander-Arnold leaves Liverpool and joins Real Madrid as a free agent. Florentino Pérez once again demonstrates his knack for securing key reinforcements at minimal cost—or even for free. However, questions remain about how the star defender will integrate into Real's packed squad and whether the new Galácticos can maintain balance both in the locker room and on the pitch.
A Signing for the Future. Dean Huijsen Joins Real Madrid
Another interesting addition for Los Blancos is Spanish centre-back Dean Huijsen, who arrives from Bournemouth for approximately €60 million. Huijsen was one of the most prominent defensive talents in the Premier League, and in Madrid, he aims to address the team's long-standing defensive vulnerabilities. Whether he meets expectations will only become clear in his first season.
Meanwhile, Bournemouth will hope this is the only defensive departure, as interest also surrounds centre-back Illya Zabarnyi and left-back Milos Kerkez.
Frimpong to Liverpool as Trent's Replacement
Liverpool acted quickly. In place of Trent, Jeremie Frimpong arrives from Leverkusen for €35 million. Frimpong is a pacey and offensively gifted wingback, though his playing style carries defensive risks—a frequent criticism of his predecessor. Nevertheless, Reds fans can look forward to another dynamic player in their attacking system.
Germany: Eric Dier Leaves Bayern, Vavro Stays at Wolfsburg
At Bayern Munich, Eric Dier departs after the season, with his next destination being Monaco. The Bavarian giants will now seek a new centre-back while hoping for improved performances from Kim Min-Jae.
Positive news for Slovak fans—Denis Vavro remains in the Bundesliga, with Wolfsburg triggering their option to buy him from Copenhagen for €2 million.
Eredivisie: Sem Steijn Moves from Twente to Feyenoord
A major transfer is also brewing in the Eredivisie. Last season's top scorer, Sem Steijn, leaves Twente to join Feyenoord, where he is seen as the ideal replacement for Santiago Giménez. Steijn has scored 41 league goals in the last two seasons, and his move to a bigger club comes at the right time.
Rebuilding in Plzeň: Zeljković Arrives, Spáčil Confirmed
In the Czech league, changes are underway at Viktoria Plzeň. In addition to the already agreed signing of centre-back Karel Spáčil, the club confirms the arrival of Slovenian Adrian Zeljković from Trnava. Zeljković is a defensive midfielder with European experience, expected to replace Lukáš Kalvach. However, questions linger about his pace, which has occasionally led to unnecessary yellow cards.
BU1 Players: Will They Stay at Their Clubs?
Things are also heating up for our BU1 goalkeepers. Young keeper Radek Vítek returns to Manchester United after his loan spell at BW Linz, leaving open the question of whether the Red Devils will retain him, send him on loan again, or let him leave permanently.
Meanwhile, Dominik Holec remains a rock-solid presence in goal for Baník Ostrava. He has settled in brilliantly and looks forward to European competition with his team—whether in the Europa League or Champions League will be decided in the final league round.
Finally, it will be interesting to see if Matouš Trmal continues in the Mladá Boleslav jersey. He played for Teplice in the spring, making way for Aleš Mandous from Slavia. Given how quickly football can change, the transfer window developments will be fascinating to watch.
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🔄 What’s Next?
This is just the beginning of the transfer carousel, which will spin into full gear in the coming weeks. If these early moves are a trailer for the main event, we truly have something to look forward to.
Stay tuned—the summer transfer window of 2025 is just getting started.
