EA FC 25 Final Squad Updates: Transfers, Face Scans & More

As EA FC 25 approaches the end of its cycle, ReFIFA takes in-depth look at the final updates rolling out over the coming weeks.

From special transfer windows and managerial changes to fresh wonderkids and farewells for retiring stars, here’s everything you need to know to keep your Career Mode, Kick-Off, and Ultimate Team.

Next Squad Updates

Over the next few weeks, we’re going to see EA FC 25 get its last batch of Squad Updates across all platforms – PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Nintendo Switch.

Here’s something that caught everyone off guard – FIFA created this special 10-day transfer window from June 1-10, 2025, specifically for clubs participating in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025.

Since this special window is technically part of the 2024/25 season, EA FC 25 is going to reflect these transfers in both Kick Off and Career Mode. And let me tell you, some of these moves are absolutely mind-blowing.

Players Transfers

• Liam Delap: Ipswich Town → Chelsea
  A young forward joining a top Premier League side—Career Mode managers can now recruit him at Chelsea or chase him elsewhere if you start before the update.
• Rayan Aït-Nouri: Wolverhampton → Manchester City
  A versatile left-back now at Manchester City; helps keep City’s depth accurate in-squad lists.
• Rayan Cherki: Olympique Lyonnais → Manchester City
  Midfield talent moving to City—Career Mode scouts should note his new club for realistic development paths.
• Marcus Bettinelli: Chelsea → Manchester City
  Backup goalkeeper shifting squads; affects squad depth across two top clubs.
• Trent Alexander-Arnold: Liverpool → Real Madrid
  A blockbuster move—if confirmed in real life, Career Mode saves see one of England’s top full-backs at Madrid, altering transfer strategies.
• Luis Henrique: Olympique de Marseille → Inter Milan
  Young winger joining Serie A giants; Career Mode fans can plan his growth under a new manager.
• Jonathan Tah: Bayer Leverkusen → FC Bayern München
  Strengthening Bayern’s defense roster; affects competition for center-back minutes.
• Tom Bischof: TSG Hoffenheim → FC Bayern München
  Another young talent arriving at Bayern—keep an eye on his potential in Youth Academy or loans.
• Gabri Veiga: Al Ahli SFC → FC Porto
  A returning European prospect; Career Mode opportunities for development at Porto.
• Rui Patrício: Atalanta BC → Al Ain FC
  A veteran goalkeeper moving to UAE; affects Atalanta’s depth and Al Ain’s squad in global tournaments.

Managers Transfers

# Xabi Alonso

This is where things get really spicy. Xabi Alonso is taking over as Real Madrid’s head coach starting June 1, 2025. Can you imagine?

The man who’s been working miracles at Bayer Leverkusen is now going to bring his tactical genius to the Bernabéu.

# Carlo Ancelotti

Meanwhile, Carlo Ancelotti has left Real Madrid at the end of the season. It’s the end of an era, really.

Ancelotti’s been such a huge part of Madrid’s recent success, and seeing him leave feels genuinely emotional.

New Wonderkid Face Scan

# Gonzalo García

But here’s something that’s got me really excited – Real Madrid has this new wonderkid Gonzalo García who’s been quietly making waves.

The wonderkid’s been playing for the first team since 2023, and honestly, I’m really hoping EA SPORTS gives him a proper Face Scan in the game.

As Tolkien once wrote in The Lord of the Rings, “Oft hope is born when all is forlorn” – and I’m definitely hoping EA notices this young talent!

Player Removals

Every squad update also removes players who have retired or moved to clubs not included in EA FC 25’s database. Below are confirmed departures to reflect in upcoming updates:

# Retirements

• Joe Allen (Swansea City → Retired)
• Lukas Jutkiewicz (Birmingham City → Retired)
• Óscar de Marcos (Athletic Club → Retired)
• Sascha Burchert (FC St. Pauli → Retired)
• Manuel Gulde (SC Freiburg → Retired)
• Anthony Losilla (VfL Bochum → Retired)
• Mark Uth (1. FC Köln → Retired)
• Dominick Drexler (FC Schalke 04 → Retired)
• Pepe Reina (Como → Retired)
• Mats Hummels (Roma → Retired)
• Lasse Schöne (NEC Nijmegen → Retired)
• Jonathan de Guzmán (Sparta Rotterdam → Retired)
• Adam Legzdins (Dundee FC → Retired)
• Toby Alderweireld (Royal Antwerp → Retired)
• Jan Vertonghen (RSC Anderlecht → Retired)

# Moves to Unrepresented Clubs

• Jorginho (Arsenal → New club not in game)
• Nordin Amrabat (Hull City → New club not in game)
• Kenedy (Real Valladolid → New club not in game)
• Joaquín Correa (Inter Milan → New club not in game)
• Arthur Cabral (SL Benfica → New club not in game)

These removals help keep rosters tidy and realistic: if a player has hung up boots or joined a side outside EA FC 25’s licensed leagues, they’ll no longer appear under their old club.

Final Whistle

These final updates keep EA FC 25 feeling alive right up until the next installment. The bridge real-world football events (Club World Cup signings, coaching moves) with your career stories.

As you navigate these changes, remember: each transfer, retirement, and new face shapes unique narratives in your saves.

When EA FC 26 arrives, you’ll carry lessons learned—maybe you discovered a gem like Delap early or adapted tactics against Alonso’s Real Madrid—that inform your next journey.

ReFIFA will continue covering both the closing chapters of EA FC 25 and the dawn of EA FC 26.