The upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, kicking off on June 14, is set to be an unprecedented stage not only for global stars but also for talents looking for the next step in their careers. The summer transfer window opens right after the tournament concludes in July. Let`s look at five players who could leverage this international competition to attract interest from other clubs in the near future.
Giovanni Reyna, Borussia Dortmund
Gio Reyna is one of those players who can definitely use the Club World Cup to showcase his talent. He will play on home soil at the club level in an official tournament for the first time. A successful performance could boost his chances of attracting interest in the summer, as Reyna is looking to make a crucial career step, especially with the 2026 World Cup starting in less than a year. Reyna missed the Gold Cup with the USMNT to play in the Club World Cup with Borussia Dortmund, and this tournament could become a significant turning point after he scored just two goals in 25 games for the German side in the 2024/25 season.
Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus
Serbian forward Dusan Vlahovic can certainly draw attention after the Club World Cup. It`s reported he is likely to leave the Italian club in the summer of 2025, as his contract runs until 2026, and clubs like AC Milan are interested in signing him permanently. Vlahovic has had ups and downs at Juventus, but his performances this season, in particular, haven`t met expectations. The CWC could be his chance to show the world why Juventus paid around $70 million to sign him from Fiorentina in January 2022.
Facundo Colidio, River Plate
Argentinian striker Facundo Colidio will play alongside Franco Mastantuono for the last time at the Club World Cup, as Mastantuono is set to join Real Madrid after the tournament. Colidio, who can play as both a striker and a winger alongside Mastantuono and Sebastian Driussi, could also become an attractive option for several European clubs if he performs well in the upcoming competition.
Jamie Gittens, Borussia Dortmund
English winger Jamie Gittens had already attracted significant interest even before the CWC began. Chelsea were reportedly interested in signing the player who scored 12 goals in 48 matches this season. However, with negotiations stalling before the June 10 deadline ahead of the Club World Cup, other clubs are expected to enter the race after the tournament concludes. He is definitely one to watch.
Mehdi Taremi, Inter
Inter are planning some changes this summer, and many players might leave the Nerazzurri after the Club World Cup. While young strikers like Francesco Pio Esposito and his brother Sebastiano are expected to get game time under new Inter coach Cristian Chivu, former FC Porto player Mehdi Taremi can use this opportunity to show why the Nerazzurri wanted to sign him last summer as a free agent. If he performs well and a suitable offer arrives, it`s not impossible that he could leave the Italian club after just one year.
Benedict Kingsley