The summer 2026 transfer window has been exceptionally active for players of the Belgium national team, with numerous confirmed transfers and loans. This flurry of activity comes as the national side sits first in its World Cup qualifying group with five points from three games.
Which transfers have been confirmed?
Several moves have been finalized in recent weeks. Romelu Lukaku left Napoli after a tough season to join Fenerbahçe, where he will play in the Champions League. Youri Tielemans moved from Aston Villa to Manchester United. Abroad, Diego Moreira, aged 22, transferred from Strasbourg to AC Milan for a fee close to 50 million euros.
Young goalkeeper Mike Penders returned to Chelsea after a loan spell at Strasbourg. Thomas Meunier, 34, signed for Sunderland upon the expiry of his contract. Axel Witsel joined OGC Nice as a free agent. Loïs Openda, whose automatic purchase option was triggered by Juventus in April, was loaned to Lyon for the 2026-2027 season. He has already scored two goals there.
Where have the young prospects moved?
Several young talents also switched clubs this summer. Lucca Brughmans, 18, was expected to move from Racing Genk to Liverpool. Jesse Bisiwu, 18, transferred from Club Brugge to Barcelona for 10 million euros, without having played a single minute for the first team.
Nathan De Cat, 17, joined Hoffenheim and will face Anderlecht in the Europa League. Mika Godts moved from Amsterdam to Paris Saint-Germain. Arne Engels, 22, transferred from Celtic Glasgow to West Ham, who will play in the Championship. Julien Duranville joined Lyon but has already missed three matches due to injury.
Which players have left on loan?
Several loans with purchase options have been recorded. Arthur Theate returned to Bologna, where he played in the 2021-2022 season, from Eintracht Frankfurt. The purchase option is set at 15 million euros. Aster Vranckx was loaned from Wolfsburg to Sassuolo, also with an option to buy.
Orel Mangala left Olympique Lyonnais for Getafe on loan. The national team must cope without the currently sidelined Amadou Onana, as listed on our injuries page.
Which departures mark the end of an era?
Some exits symbolize a changing of the guard. Leandro Trossard left Arsenal for Beşiktaş after 174 appearances, 36 goals, and 34 assists. Michy Batshuayi left Eintracht Frankfurt for Abha Club in Saudi Arabia. The national team, which has scored six and conceded two goals this season, prepares for its next fixture against Italy on September 25th, an away match you can follow on our fixtures page.
Which rumors are still circulating?
The transfer window isn't completely shut. Matias Fernandez-Pardo is in conflict with Lille and is being pursued by Newcastle. Malick Fofana is attracting interest from AS Roma. Speculation also surrounds Dodi Lukebakio, Nicolas Raskin, and a potential return to Europe for Yannick Carrasco. The squad, which has lost its last two matches (3W-0D-2L), will need to integrate these changes ahead of the Italy clash, detailed on our fixtures page.
