{"id":627,"date":"2025-08-06T13:13:02","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T17:13:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/?p=627"},"modified":"2025-08-06T13:18:15","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T17:18:15","slug":"resumen-de-transferencias-del-futbol-canadiense-en-julio-de-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/es\/canadian-soccer-july-2025-transfer-recap\/","title":{"rendered":"Canadienses en movimiento: Resumen de transferencias de julio de 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"\">Canadian football continues to make waves across the globe, and July 2025 proved just how far the talent pool has come. From blockbuster free transfers to strategic loan moves, Canadian players are landing opportunities in top leagues and pushing for regular minutes in competitive environments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This past month saw Jonathan David join European giants Juventus, Nathan Saliba shine in Belgium, and Tajon Buchanan return to Villarreal on a permanent deal. But it wasn\u2019t just about the big names\u2014emerging talents like Luc De Fougerolles and Daniel Jebbison also took crucial steps in their careers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Below is a full breakdown of every major Canadian transfer this July\u2014highlighting the impact, potential, and what these moves could mean for both club and country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Nathan Saliba to RSC Anderlecht<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"460\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nathan_Saliba_Canada.webp?resize=800%2C460&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Nathan Saliba\n\" class=\"wp-image-213\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nathan_Saliba_Canada.webp?resize=1024%2C589&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nathan_Saliba_Canada.webp?resize=300%2C173&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nathan_Saliba_Canada.webp?resize=768%2C442&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nathan_Saliba_Canada.webp?resize=18%2C10&amp;ssl=1 18w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Nathan_Saliba_Canada.webp?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Nathan Saliba made the move from CF Montr\u00e9al to Belgian giants RSC Anderlecht for a fee of \u20ac2 million on July 1, 2025. At just 21 years old, the central\/defensive midfielder already brings solid experience to his new club. Saliba spent three seasons with Montr\u00e9al, racking up 78 appearances in all competitions (69 in MLS), scoring twice and assisting once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">His breakout moment came during the 2025 Gold Cup, where he delivered several standout performances for Canada (for more on that, read [<a href=\"https:\/\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/top-5-canadian-players-gold-cup-2025\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/top-5-canadian-players-gold-cup-2025\/\">https:\/\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/top-5-canadian-players-gold-cup-2025\/<\/a>]). Since arriving in Belgium, he has already featured in a few matches and even scored his first goal. Saliba is a huge talent\u2014one who could become crucial not just for Canada, but for whichever club he ends up at next. A big move in the future isn\u2019t out of the question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A better look at Nathan Saliba&#39;s first goal for Anderlecht!<br><br>Really great header, perfect power and placement for Anderlecht&#39;s fourth. Certainly will be hard to leave him on the bench if he starts scoring.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/CanMNT?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#CanMNT<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/m0Jy01FSFg\">pic.twitter.com\/m0Jy01FSFg<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Thomas Hewitt \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\udde6 (@ThomasHewitt22) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThomasHewitt22\/status\/1949843197326217513?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">July 28, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Jonathan David to Juventus<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DLsp4jTIWWF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; 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font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/DLsp4jTIWWF\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Juventus (@juventus)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Jonathan David completed a free transfer from LOSC Lille to Juventus FC on July 4, 2025. At 25 years old, he is without a doubt the biggest Canadian transfer of the summer\u2014joining one of the most prestigious clubs in Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Since entering top-flight football, David has been one of the most consistent and underrated strikers across Europe. He scored 109 goals and provided 27 assists in 232 games, regularly competing for the Ligue 1 golden boot. He also played a key role in Lille\u2019s historic 2020\/2021 title-winning campaign\u2014one of only two clubs to break PSG\u2019s domestic dominance in the last decade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">David has already debuted for Juventus and registered an assist. If all goes well, he could become a key figure in helping Juventus return to their former glory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Tajon Buchanan to Villarreal<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMscuSeRTlY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMscuSeRTlY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMscuSeRTlY\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Villarreal CF (@villarrealcf)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Tajon Buchanan returned to Villarreal from Inter Milan on July 29, 2025, this time on a permanent deal worth \u20ac9 million\u2014making it the most expensive Canadian transfer this window. At 26 years old, the right winger heads back to Spain after a solid loan spell last season (for more on the transfer and meme associated read &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/tajon-buchanan-villarreal-transfer-canadian-messi\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/tajon-buchanan-villarreal-transfer-canadian-messi\/\">https:\/\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/tajon-buchanan-villarreal-transfer-canadian-messi\/<\/a>) and a strong Gold Cup campaign with Canada. (For more context, check out the article linked under Nathan Saliba.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">There\u2019s optimism that Buchanan can build on last season\u2019s performances and push for a starting role. If he finds his rhythm, Tajon could become a force in LaLiga and further boost his name in world football.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Isma\u00ebl Kon\u00e9 to Sassuolo<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"290\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ismael-kone-1.jpg?fit=450%2C290&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-636\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ismael-kone-1.jpg?w=450&amp;ssl=1 450w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ismael-kone-1.jpg?resize=300%2C193&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/cafeterodelnorte.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ismael-kone-1.jpg?resize=18%2C12&amp;ssl=1 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">On July 29, 2025, Isma\u00ebl Kon\u00e9 joined Serie A side Sassuolo on a one-year loan from Olympique Marseille. The 23-year-old central midfielder had a mixed season in France, battling injuries and reportedly experiencing tension with manager Roberto De Zerbi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"embed-twitter\"><blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Marseille posted a video of Roberto De Zerbi clashing with Isma\u00ebl Kon\u00e9 during a training session which resulted in the midfielder being sold during the January transfer window \ud83d\ude33\u274c<br><br>Don\u2019t want to be on the wrong side of the Italian \ud83d\ude2c<br><br>\ud83c\udfa5 YT\/@olympiquedemarseille <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/extYXqgO2I\">pic.twitter.com\/extYXqgO2I<\/a><\/p>&mdash; TheAfricanLad (@FanbaseXtra) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/FanbaseXtra\/status\/1952959144199373254?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">August 6, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">He split his Ligue 1 appearances between Marseille and Rennes, totaling 21 matches, with 7 starts, 2 goals, and 1 assist. The move to Italy offers Kon\u00e9 a fresh start in a tough league, where he can gain valuable minutes and prove his worth. There\u2019s no doubt about his talent\u2014Canada fans know what he\u2019s capable of, and this season could be his chance to show De Zerbi what he\u2019s missing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Mathieu Choini\u00e8re to Los Angeles FC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-instagram wp-block-embed-instagram\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMqVwobyVFh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMqVwobyVFh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DMqVwobyVFh\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Los Angeles Football Club (@lafc)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote><script async src=\"\/\/platform.instagram.com\/en_US\/embeds.js\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Mathieu Choini\u00e8re left Grasshoppers in Switzerland to join Los Angeles FC on a one-year loan, announced July 28, 2025. The 26-year-old midfielder endured a rough season in Switzerland, managing only 8 starts for a side that nearly got relegated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This return to MLS presents a fresh opportunity. While the Swiss league and MLS may be similar in quality, Choini\u00e8re will benefit from being closer to his Canadian fanbase and should see more playing time. If he performs well, it could lead to a bigger move next year. He\u2019s always shown flashes of brilliance with the national team\u2014let\u2019s hope he can bring that consistency to LAFC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Daniel Jebbison to Preston North End<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Daniel Jebbison secured a one-year loan from Bournemouth to Preston North End on July 1, 2025. The 22-year-old striker is still looking to establish himself in professional football, but there\u2019s clear promise in his game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Although limited to just 105 minutes in the Premier League last season, he made a mark by scoring against none other than Manchester City. In the FA Cup, he also netted twice in just four games (including one start). Despite the limited opportunities, Jebbison has done enough to stay on Bournemouth\u2019s radar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">This loan move could be vital for his development. Regular minutes in the Championship might finally help him break out and become a reliable option for both club and country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Luc De Fougerolles to FCV Dender EH<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Young Canadian centre-back Luc De Fougerolles joined FCV Dender EH in Belgium on a one-year loan from Fulham, finalized on July 30, 2025. At just 19 years old, he\u2019s already made waves with the Canadian national team\u2014especially during the 2025 Gold Cup\u2014and was recently rewarded with a new contract at Fulham.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Belgium continues to be a popular destination for Canadian talent, and this move offers De Fougerolles the minutes and experience he needs to grow. He\u2019s already made his debut for Dender and is showing promising signs of what\u2019s to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Liam Fraser to Reading FC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Liam Fraser joined Reading FC on a free transfer from Crawley Town on July 23, 2025. The 27-year-old defensive midfielder might not be a household name, but he\u2019s no stranger to the Canadian national team, with several caps to his name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Now playing in England\u2019s third tier, Fraser brings consistency and a solid work rate. If he can help Reading push for promotion, a national team recall might not be out of the question\u2014though competition in Canada\u2019s midfield is stronger than ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Charles-Andreas Brym to NAC Breda<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Charles-Andreas Brym completed a \u20ac150,000 move from Almere City FC to NAC Breda in the Eredivisie on July 22, 2025. The 26-year-old striker, who has a few caps for Canada, is flying under the radar but continues to gain experience at a solid level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Last season, he split time between Almere City and Sparta Rotterdam, playing 29 Eredivisie matches (18 starts) and tallying 3 goals and 3 assists. Despite Almere\u2019s relegation, Brym stays in the Dutch top flight, where he\u2019ll look to help NAC Breda push for European competition. If he hits form, he could make a case for returning to the national team picture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">It\u2019s been an exciting month for Canadian footballers, with moves that range from massive career leaps\u2014like Jonathan David to Juventus\u2014to strategic loan spells aimed at gaining crucial minutes and experience. Whether it\u2019s young talents like Luc De Fougerolles building their reputation abroad or seasoned players like Buchanan and Kon\u00e9 seeking to reignite their form, July showed us that Canadian players are continuing to make noise across the footballing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">But the transfer window isn\u2019t done yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"\">Stay tuned for the <strong>August Transfer Recap<\/strong>, where we\u2019ll continue tracking every major move involving Canadian talent. 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