Top European leagues are shifting gears: showcasing stellar players, German teams, fresh entrants, and front-runners
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As the new football seasons approach, several exciting changes are taking place across Europe. Here's a roundup of some notable transfers and key dates for the 2022-2026 seasons.
In the Premier League, defending champions Liverpool have bolstered their squad with the arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Hugo Ekitike. Wirtz, a midfielder, joined from Bayer Leverkusen in June 2025, while Thiaw, a defender, moved from AC Milan to Newcastle United in the same year.
Meanwhile, in Italy, AC Milan has signed Luka Modric from Real Madrid, adding to their already impressive roster that includes Malick Thiaw. AS Monaco's Thilo Kehrer represents Germany in the Ligue 1, while Olympique Marseille has secured the services of Brazilian Igor Paixao from Feyenoord Rotterdam.
Juventus Turin has been active in the transfer market, spending a significant amount of money this season. In the Serie A, newcomers US Cremonese, US Sassuolo, and Pisa Sporting Club will make their debuts, adding an extra layer of excitement to the competition that starts on August 23rd and ends on May 24th, 2026.
In the Bundesliga, the Hamburg derby will take place on the second matchday, and the season kicks off on August 22nd. FC Bayern Munich hosts RB Leipzig in the opening match. Ilkay Gundogan continues to play for Manchester City, and Robin Gosens is under contract with AC Florence. Niclas Füllkrug represents Germany at West Ham United.
In the Ligue 1, PSG is considered one of the favorites to claim the title. The Bundesliga and the Premier League seasons both begin on August 15th, with the Premier League ending on the same date as the Serie A in 2026.
For the most up-to-date and complete squad lists, official club websites and Premier League sources should be consulted.
|Player |Position |Team |Joined From | |---------------|-----------|------------|----------------------| |Florian Wirtz |Midfielder |Liverpool |Bayer Leverkusen (Jun 2025)| |Malick Thiaw |Defender |Newcastle |Milan (2025) |
[1] Data source: Premier League transfer data for the 2025/26 season.
- The Premier League's Serie A competitors, such as Juventus Turin and US Sassuolo, will be closely watching the transfers of Florian Wirtz to Liverpool and Malick Thiaw to Newcastle United.
- In the upcoming European football season, Serie A, along with the Premier League and Ligue 1, will all conclude on May 24th, 2026, making it a thrilling race to the finish.
- While the Bundesliga starts a day earlier on August 22nd, Serie A will see the debuts of newcomers US Cremonese, US Sassuolo, and Pisa Sporting Club, which should inject excitement into the competition.
