ISL 2025-26: All completed transfers ahead of the new season

Several foreign players left their clubs on loan ahead of the new ISL season in less than three weeks

After a long break, theIndian Super League is set to resume on 14th February 2026 onwards. 14 different teams from various corners of this country will compete to become the champions of India, as a continental spot will also be at stake for the ISL Shield winners.

With less than three weeks remaining for the commencement of the new season, teams have begun their preparations in full swing. The January transfer window saw many movements, especially a lot of foreign players departing their franchises on loan due to the delay in the ISL 2025-26 season.

In this article, we take a closer look at all the transfers that were completed during the January transfer window.

From veteran foreign players like Tiri, Hugo Boumous and Adrian Luna departing their respective clubs to teams bolstering their squad by acquiring the services of playmakers like Imran Khan and Rowlin Borges, we take a look at how the clubs fared in the January transfer window.

Kerala Blasters

In – Victor Bertomeu, Matias Hernandez, Kevin Yoke, Marlon Roos-Trujillo, Muhammad Ajsal, Rowlin Borges, Ebindas Y, Jaganath Jayan,

Out – Md. Azhar, Md. Aimen, Dusan Lagator, Koldo Obieta, Noah Sadaoui (loan), Adrian Luna (loan), Juan Rodriguez, Tiago Alves

The Tuskers have been the most active team during the January transfer window. The club saw their captain, Adrian Luna, and their top scorer, Noah Sadaoui, leaving the club on loan for the remainder of the season. Apart from that, two of their homegrown youngsters, like Azhar and Aimen, also made a move to Delhi.

Meanwhile, they bolstered their squad by acquiring the services of Rowlin Borges, Matias Hernandez from Gokulam Kerala, Kevin Yoke, who even featured for PSG reserves, and Marloon Roos-Trujillo, who has plied his trade with many Bundesliga clubs during his young days. They have also added more firepower to their squad by signing 33-year-old Spanish forward Victor Bertomeu and he becomes the 4th foreign signing of the club.

The Blasters have also promoted 3 academy prospects, Ebindas, Ajsal and Jaganath to the first team.

Chennaiyin FC

In – Imran Khan, Alberto Noguera, Inigo Martin, Mohammed Ali Bemammer, Eduardo Kau

Out – NA

The Marina Machans have bolstered their squad by adding Imran Khan, who had been an absolute menace from the flanks for Jamshedpur FC last season.

They have also acquired the likes of ISL experienced Alberto Noguera, who has played for major ISL clubs like Bengaluru FC, FC Goa & Mumbai City FC, ahead of the upcoming ISL season. Along with that, they have also added more experience to their midfield with the signing of former Northeast United player, Mohammed Ali Bemammer.

Chennaiyin FC have also signed 2 more foreigners, 1 in the attacking area and the other in defensive area. Chennaiyin completed the signing of 26-year-old Spanish attacker Inigo Martin and have also added left footed Brazilian centre-back Eduardo Kau who is known for his aerial strength and calm build up play from the back.

Northeast United FC

In – NA

Out – Alaeddine Ajaraie (loan), Chema Nunez

The Highlanders were handed a big blow after their top scorer and the Golden Boot winner of last season, Alaeddine Ajaraie, departed to Indonesian top-tier league as a loanee amidst the uncertainty that prevailed around the future of the Indian Super League. Northeast United FC also let go of their prolific midfielder Chema Nunez ahead of ISL 2025-26.

Bengaluru FC

In – NA

Out – Salaheddine Bahi

The Moroccan centre back has departed from Bengaluru FC after joining the club in October last season to feature in the AIFF Super Cup 2025.

Odisha FC

In – NA

Out – Hugo Boumous(loan)

One of the most decorated players in Indian football, Hugo Boumous, was phenomenal last season for the Juggernauts despite the Odisha-based outfit failing to reach the playoffs. He departed Odisha FC to join Selangor FC in the Malaysian top tier as a loanee.

East Bengal

In – Youssef Ezzejjari, Jerry Mawihmingthanga

Out – Hamid Ahadad, Hiroshi Ibusuki

The Red and Gold Brigade parted ways with two of their foreign strikers, Hamid Ahadad and Hiroshi Ibusuki. The Japanese striker has recently joined Australian outfit Western Sydney in A League. As the replacement of Hiroshi, they have managed to bring in an experienced striker in the form of Youssef Ezzejjari.

East Bengal further continues to strengthen their squad with the signing of Indian attacker Jerry Mawihmingthanga. Jerry has completed his move to East Bengal ahead of the ISL 2025–26 season, adding pace and experience to the Red and Gold Brigade’s attack.

FC Goa

In – Daniel Lalhlimpuia

Out – Javi Siverio, David Timor, Borja Herrera, Iker Guarrotxena

The Gaurs saw too many foreign players, including the likes of some of their key players, like Borja Herrera and David Timor, departing the club. The Gaurs, after an underwhelming performance in the AFC Champions League 2, went on to win the AIFF Super Cup 2025.

Two key forwards, Siverio & Guarrotxena, also left the club amid the uncertainty surrounding the league. Siverio left FC Goa and joined the Cyprus league and is playing for Ethnikos, while Guarrotxena has joined the Indonesian Super League for Persijap Jepara.

The Super Cup winners have roped in the services of Indian forward Daniel Lalhlimpuia ahead of this ISL season. The forward has played for various ISL clubs like Mumbai City FC and Odisha FC.

Mumbai City FC

In – NA

Out – Jon Toral, Tiri

The Islanders have parted ways with Tiri, who came to India for the first time a decade ago in 2016. Tiri penned down an emotional tweet after playing in India for almost a decade. He recently joined Indonesian outfit Persijap.

They also let go of their midfield maestro Jon Toral ahead of the upcoming season. The Spaniard has also joined the Indonesian Super League and is playing for Persik Kediri.

Inter Kashi

In – Seiminlen Doungel, Nishu Kumar, Jayesh Rane, Lluís Tarrés, Sergio Llamas, Alfred Planas, David Humanes, Nauris Petkevicius

Out – Matija Babovic, Arindam Bhattacharya

Veteran custodian Arindam Bhattacharya decided to hang up his boots after leading Inter Kashi to I-League glory. The Varanasi-based outfit also parted ways with Serbian striker Matija Babovic ahead of the new ISL season.

The I-League winners have strengthened their squad by bringing in valuable ISL experience in the form of Jayesh Rane, Nishu Kumar & Seiminlen Doungel. They have also managed to sign Lluís Tarrés, Sergio Llamas, Alfred Planas and David Humanes as their foreign contingents.

Along with that they have managed to pull the signing of 25-year-old Lithuanian National team striker Nauris Petkevicius from FK Suduva as their 5th foreign signing.

Sporting Club Delhi

In – Mohammed Aimen, Mohammed Azhar,

Out – NA

Sporting Club Delhi completed the signings of Twins Mohammed Aimen & Mohammed Azhar from Kerala Blasters FC, ahead of the upcoming ISL season. The move came after the contracts of the twins were about to expire with Kerala Blasters FC at the end of 2025-26 season.

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