- As the European summer transfer window closed on September 1, 2025, several Ghanaian footballers sealed new deals to boost their careers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- Mohammed Kudus made history with a £55 million move to Tottenham, while Tariq Lamptey joined Fiorentina for €6 million.
- Ibrahim Sulemana moved to Bologna on loan, and players like Nathan Opoku, Samuel Obeng, King Manu, and Kofi Fosu also secured transfers across Europe.
- The moves reflect a strategic push for playing time and form ahead of Ghana’s World Cup bid.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup on the horizon, Ghanaian footballers are making strategic moves — and the summer transfer window just delivered a wave of fresh starts.
Mohammed Kudus led the charge, smashing Ghana’s transfer record with a £55 million switch from West Ham United to Tottenham Hotspur. The 24-year-old attacking midfielder, who netted 18 goals and 13 assists last season, now surpasses Thomas Partey’s 2020 Arsenal move as the most expensive Ghanaian player in history.
Tariq Lamptey also made headlines, bidding an emotional farewell to Brighton after signing a four-year deal with Fiorentina. The Italian side paid €6 million plus bonuses for the versatile right-back, who’s expected to compete with Brazilian wing-back Dodô.
Ibrahim Sulemana joined Serie A side Bologna on loan from Atalanta, with an option to make the deal permanent. He becomes the fifth Ghanaian to wear Bologna’s colors, following legends like Stephen Appiah and Kwadwo Asamoah.
Elsewhere, Nathan Opoku moved to Newport County on loan from Leicester City, aiming to sharpen his scoring instincts in the EFL. Samuel Obeng Gyabaa signed with AD Ceuta FC in Spain’s Segunda Division after leaving Wydad Athletic Club, while King Manu joined FC Energie Cottbus from Fortuna Düsseldorf to gain first-team experience in Germany’s third tier.
In Finland, winger Kofi Fosu Asare signed with FC Inter Turku from Swedish side Landskrona BoIS, with a contract running through 2025 and an option to extend to 2027.
As Ghana gears up for its World Cup qualifiers, these transfers signal a renewed focus on form, fitness, and visibility — with each move potentially shaping the Black Stars’ squad for 2026.
