The upcoming FIFA Club World Cup, scheduled to begin on June 14, represents an unprecedented opportunity not just for established global football stars, but also for emerging talents seeking to advance their careers. With the summer transfer window opening shortly after the tournament concludes in July, this international event serves as a crucial platform. Let`s examine five players who could significantly boost their prospects and attract interest from other clubs in the near future through their performances.
Giovanni Reyna, Borussia Dortmund
Gio Reyna is undoubtedly a player who can leverage the Club World Cup to exhibit his capabilities. Competing on home soil for the first time in an official club tournament presents a unique advantage. A strong showing here could significantly heighten his appeal during the summer, particularly as Reyna aims to elevate his career trajectory, especially with the 2026 World Cup less than a year away. He prioritized participating in the Club World Cup with Borussia Dortmund over the Gold Cup with the USMNT, potentially marking a turning point after a somewhat modest 2024-25 season where he scored just two goals in 25 appearances for the German side.
Dusan Vlahovic, Juventus
The Serbian forward is certainly among the players likely to generate significant interest after the Club World Cup. Vlahovic is reportedly anticipated to leave the Italian club in the summer of 2025, holding a contract that runs until 2026. Clubs such as AC Milan are understood to be interested in securing his services permanently. While Vlahovic`s time at Juventus has seen fluctuations in form, his performances this season in particular haven`t consistently met expectations. The CWC could be his chance to demonstrate to the world why Juventus invested approximately $70 million to sign him from Fiorentina in January 2022.
Facundo Colidio, River Plate
The Argentine forward will appear alongside Franco Mastantuono in the Club World Cup for potentially their final tournament together, as Mastantuono is slated to join Real Madrid following the event. Colidio, adaptable in playing both as a striker and a winger alongside Mastantuono and Sebastian Driussi, has the potential to become an appealing target for various European clubs if he delivers strong performances in the upcoming competition.
Jamie Gittens, Borussia Dortmund
The English winger had already captured significant attention even before the commencement of the CWC, with Chelsea reportedly showing interest in the player who has scored 12 goals in 48 games played this season. However, negotiations reportedly stalled ahead of the June 10 deadline preceding the World Cup. Consequently, other clubs are expected to join the pursuit after the tournament concludes. He is certainly a player to keep a close eye on.
Mehdi Taremi, Inter
Inter Milan is expected to make several squad adjustments this summer, and a number of players could potentially leave the Nerazzurri after the Club World Cup. While young strikers like Francesco Pio Esposito and his brother Sebastiano might see more playing time under the new Inter coach Cristian Chivu, former FC Porto player Mehdi Taremi has an opportunity here to justify why Inter sought him as a free agent last summer. If he performs well and a suitable offer materializes, a departure from the Italian club after just one year is a distinct possibility.
