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Club World Cup 2025 Opens in USA, Bayern and Dortmund Arrive with Revamped Rosters

Major roster upheaval from Leroy Sané’s move to Galatasaray through Bayern’s youth departures is compounded by Borussia Dortmund missing several starters due to injury.

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Overview

  • Thomas Müller extended his Bayern contract to July 31 in order to make his final international appearance at the tournament.
  • Leroy Sané completed a free transfer to Galatasaray Istanbul on a three-year deal, vacating a wing berth at Bayern Munich.
  • Spain U21 winger Bryan Zaragoza has been cleared to seek a summer transfer and Bayern prospect Emirhan Demircan joined FC Utrecht on a free move.
  • Borussia Dortmund arrived in Florida with new signing Jobe Bellingham but will contest group games without Emre Can, Nico Schlotterbeck and Salih Özcan due to injuries.
  • The expanded 32-team competition runs June 14 to July 13 across 12 U.S. venues with free live coverage on DAZN and selected matches on Sat.1.