EA FC 26, the famous EA Sports FC simulator is arriving filled with impactful transfers, reflecting the real movements of the summer season and promising an even more realistic Career Mode and Ultimate Team experience. Among the most notable names are Trent Alexander-Arnold, Florian Wirtz, Viktor Gyökeres, Matheus Cunha, and Benjamin Šeško — all with club changes that reflect decisive turns in their careers.
Alexander Arnold
Trent Alexander-Arnold ended a nearly two-decade cycle at Liverpool to join Real Madrid, as confirmed on May 30, 2025. The transfer fee was estimated between €6.2 million and €10 million, with an official presentation in early June. This change will bring a modified version of the player in EA FC 26, with his addition to the Madrid squad already reflected in activities such as the Club World Cup. The departure of the English star is expected to influence modes like Career Mode and Ultimate Team, delivering a contemporary scenario full of possibilities.
Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz was the protagonist of one of the most eye-catching transfers of the window: the German midfielder was signed by Liverpool from Bayer Leverkusen for an impressive £100 million, a sum that could rise to £116.5 million with bonuses. This acquisition strengthens the Reds' attacking department and is expected to impact his rating in the game, with high potential for standout performances.
In the same context of significant movements, Viktor Gyökeres, an emerging goalscorer, left Sporting to join Arsenal. The transfer was completed for around €63 million, potentially including additional bonuses. In EA FC 26, this will allow players to take on the role of a forward immediately placed in the London club, with an elevated status and a central role in Arsenal's new tactical scheme.
Matheus Cunha
Matheus Cunha, in turn, was signed by Manchester United, leaving Wolverhampton for an estimated sum of £62.5 million, following the activation of a contractual clause. He will wear the iconic number 10 shirt for the Red Devils. This acquisition provides EA FC 26 with a new Brazilian protagonist in United's attack, with strategic availability and a direct impact on the club's offensive dynamics.
The transfer of Benjamin Šeško is another that makes waves: the young Slovenian winger is in his prime at RB Leipzig and was signed by Manchester United for around £66–74 million, including bonuses. This move reveals United's ambition to rebuild their attacking line, offering players of EA FC 26 the opportunity to build a powerful attack with a promising duo (Cunha and Šeško).
An interesting factor relevant to the game is that the initial leaks of EA FC 26 already showed some of these transfers in the updates of Ultimate Team, with player cards like Gyökeres, Wirtz, and even Alexander-Arnold being represented in their new clubs — for example, Gyökeres appearing in Arsenal's kit, Wirtz with a potential association to Liverpool, and Alexander-Arnold with the Real Madrid crest.
General Analysis and Impact on Gameplay:
In Career Mode, these transfers provide realistic scenarios for those who want to start the game with a window already "closed", without relying on lengthy negotiations. Playing with Real Madrid already featuring Trent, Liverpool with Wirtz, Arsenal with Gyökeres, and a revamped Manchester United with Cunha and Šeško makes the challenges from the outset more relevant and engaging.
These signings express a pattern: major British clubs investing in emerging and established talent, while Real Madrid also reinvents its squad with creative youngsters from England (like Alexander-Arnold). For those who enjoy a deep Career Mode or building the best team in Ultimate Team from the start, EA FC 26 proves to be exceptionally updated and rich in tactical and narrative possibilities.