A growing number of British football players are choosing to build their careers in Europe, bringing their skills to some of the world’s biggest clubs. The 2025/26 season is set to be particularly exciting, with established stars and rising talents alike looking to make an impact. One of the biggest moves of the summer saw Trent Alexander-Arnold leave his longtime club Liverpool for a new challenge with Real Madrid, joining a growing list of British players shining abroad.
🇪🇸 New Adventures in Spain’s La Liga
Trent Alexander-Arnold is settling in at Real Madrid after one of the most talked-about transfers of the summer. He joins his England teammate Jude Bellingham, who is entering his third season with the club. While Bellingham is recovering from shoulder surgery, he remains a key player for the Spanish giants. Elsewhere in Madrid, Conor Gallagher has become a fan favorite at Atletico Madrid. His hardworking style has earned him the nickname ‘El Pitbull’ from manager Diego Simeone. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford is hoping for a fresh start at Barcelona, joining the La Liga champions on loan from Manchester United.
🇩🇪 Making a Mark in the Bundesliga
In Germany, Harry Kane continues to be a huge success at Bayern Munich. Since joining from Tottenham, England’s top scorer has been prolific, scoring 85 goals in 96 games and helping Bayern win the Bundesliga title. Following a similar path, Jobe Bellingham, Jude’s younger brother, has also moved to the Bundesliga. After impressing at Sunderland, the 19-year-old midfielder joined Dortmund in a significant transfer, hoping to achieve the same level of success as his brother.
🇮🇹 Finding Success in Italy’s Serie A
Italy’s Serie A has also seen British players make a major impact. Scott McTominay had a remarkable first season with Napoli after leaving Manchester United, scoring 12 goals and becoming a key part of their title-winning team. The fans have even given him the nickname ‘McFratm’, meaning ‘McBro’. At AC Milan, Ruben Loftus-Cheek has shown flashes of brilliance with important goals, though injuries have sometimes slowed his progress. He and the club are aiming for a stronger performance this season.
