This summer transfer window has truly had it all — shocking transfers, record-breaking deals, and of course, plenty of drama.
Few things in football capture fans’ attention like a heated fallout between a player and their club. From goalkeepers being pushed out to star strikers forcing moves, this window delivered some unforgettable sagas.
Here are the 6 craziest club-player fallouts of the 2025 summer transfer window and what really went down.
1. Gianluigi Donnarumma vs PSG
After helping PSG win their first-ever UEFA Champions League and complete a European treble, Gianluigi Donnarumma was shockingly forced out. The club signed Lucas Chevalier from Lille, and Luis Enrique dropped Donnarumma from the UEFA Super Cup squad, admitting he wanted a “different kind of goalkeeper.”
Donnarumma responded with an emotional open letter to the fans, while his agent Enzo Raiola blasted PSG for showing “zero respect.” He revealed that Donnarumma was even ready to reduce his salary to stay, but the club changed conditions to push him out.
2. Viktor Gyökeres vs Sporting CP
Before his move to Arsenal, Viktor Gyökeres had a serious clash with Sporting CP’s president. The striker believed he had a €65m release agreement, but Sporting raised the price and claimed he wouldn’t leave for less than €70m.
Feeling betrayed, Gyökeres reportedly swore never to return to Sporting CP training. Determined to get his move, he even sacrificed €2m of his salary and had his agent waive fees. Eventually, Arsenal secured him for €63.5m plus €10m in add-ons.
3. Alejandro Garnacho vs Manchester United
Things between Alejandro Garnacho and Manchester United spiraled quickly. After being benched for major games, including the Europa League final, Garnacho voiced his displeasure. His brother’s antics on social media only fueled the drama.
Manager Ruben Amorim reportedly told him in front of teammates to “pray a club signs you,” making it clear he had no future at United. The Argentine is now pushing for a move to Chelsea.
4. Yoane Wissa vs Brentford
Yoane Wissa had been promised a move if a big club came calling. When Newcastle showed interest, Wissa pushed for the transfer. However, after Bryan Mbeumo left, Brentford refused to let him go.
In protest, Wissa stopped attending training, before returning only to be forced to train with Brentford’s non-first-team squad. It looks like bridges have been burned here.
5. Trent Alexander-Arnold vs Liverpool
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s exit from Liverpool was nothing short of dramatic. Instead of renewing, the vice-captain chose to run down his contract and leave for free.
Fans were furious — some booed him, some burned his shirts, and social media was full of backlash. The club’s farewell was unusually cold, with no thank-you message, just a dry announcement of his decision to leave.
6. Alexander Isak vs Newcastle United
This was one of the most explosive sagas of the summer. Alexander Isak pushed for a move to Liverpool, and in protest, trained at Real Sociedad instead of joining Newcastle for preseason.
He later returned but was kept out of group training. Eddie Howe publicly said he only wants players committed to the club — a clear shot at Isak. Newcastle fans even burned his jersey, while reports claimed senior players were split over the situation. Some believe Isak has vowed never to play for Newcastle again, even if he doesn’t get his move.
Final Thoughts
From Donnarumma being pushed out of PSG to Isak’s civil war with Newcastle, this summer’s fallouts have been as dramatic as the transfers themselves. But which one was the messiest of all?
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