ISL 2026-27: All completed transfers ahead of the new season

Clubs begin rebuild as clarity comes around ISL 2026-27

All the clubs start their preparation with the summer transfer window as the clouds of despair around the Indian Super League (ISL) 2026-27 season finally seems to clear. 14 teams including the newly promoted Diamond Harbour FC who won the IFL 2025-26 are set to take part in the upcoming ISL season. Several clubs are already very active while some clubs are yet to make a move in the summer transfer window.

Ahead of the new season, there are departures, extensions and arrivals for the ISL clubs as they start the rebuild.

In this article we take a look at the transfers that have been completed so far in the summer transfer window ahead of the 2026-27 season.

Mohun Bagan SG

Arrivals: Dejan Drazic, Lallianzuala Chhangte, Samir Zeljkovic, Miguel Figueira, Rahul Bheke, Sayan Banerjee

Departures: Dimitri Petratos, Tom Aldred

Extensions: NA

The Mariners have been the most active clubs in the summer transfer window after losing the ISL 2025-26 title to their archrivals East Bengal FC. The clubs announced the appointment of former Punjab FC head coach Panagiotis Dilmperis after the departure of Sergio Lobera from the club.

Mohun Bagan SG have acquired two players from East Bengal FC. The Mariners acquired the Torchbearers’ best player Miguel Figueira and also a young talent Sayan Banerjee. They have also acquired the services of Dejan Drazic and Samir Zeljkovic from FC Goa and Punjab FC respectively to improve their foreign contingent.

The Mariners also made one of the biggest signings by signing Chhangte from Mumbai City FC which involved heavy money. Along with that, they have also bolstered their defense by signing the experienced Rahul Bheke from Bengaluru FC.

The departures for the Mariners include Dimitri Petratos and Tom Aldred. Petratos after spending some memorable seasons with the Mariners bid adieu to the club as they move away from the forward.

East Bengal FC

Arrivals: Boris Singh, Danish Farooq

Departures: Miguel Figueira, Youssef Ezzejjari, Sayan Banerjee

Extensions: NA

The ISL 2025-26 champions East Bengal FC begin their quest in the summer transfer window as they acquire the likes of Indian players like Boris Singh and Danish Farooq. A familiar face also returns to Kolkata as East Bengal FC appoint Antonio Lopez Habas following the departure of Oscar Bruzon.

The Torchbearers have in contact with multiple players now but have managed to complete the transfer of only two players, Boris Singh from FC Goa and Danish Farooq from Kerala Blasters.

However, the club have been hit with some major departures. Key players from the trophy winning campaign Miguel Figueira who won the golden ball and Youssef Ezzejjari who won the golden boot leave the club ahead of the upcoming season.

Mumbai City FC

Arrivals: NA

Departures: Lallianzuala Chhangte, Phurba Lachenpa

Extensions: Vikram Partap Singh

The Islanders have been struggling financially since the departure of City Football Group from the club’s investment. Mumbai City FC have extended Vikram Partap’s contract for two years keeping him at the club till 2028. They don’t find their name attached to any links right now and thus have no arrivals yet in this summer transfer window.

However, the club have let go of two of their key players, Chhangte and Phurba Lachenpa. Chhangte leaves the club to join Mohun Bagan SG for a big transfer fee which can perhaps help the Islanders start their activity in the market.

For Phurba, he is yet to join a club but have already attracted offers from ISL clubs.

Bengaluru FC

Arrivals: NA

Departures: Rahul Bheke, Braian Sanchez, Siroj Kuziev, Namgyal Bhutia

Extensions: NA

The Blues from Bengaluru are yet to start activities in the summer transfer window as they currently have not signed any players, nor have they announced any contract extensions.

However, the club have announced the departure of multiple players which includes Rahul Bheke, Namgyal Bhutia, Braian Sanchez and Siroj Kuziev.

Jamshedpur FC

Arrivals: NA

Departures: NA

Extensions: NA

Jamshedpur FC are yet to announce any departures or arrivals. The club have not been very active in the market and have not even announced any extensions yet.

Punjab FC

Arrivals: Alfred Planas Moya, Mohammad Inam

Departures: Samir Zeljkovic, Bede Osuji, Pramveer Singh, Dani Ramirez, Ranjeet Pandre

Extensions: Arshdeep Singh, Lhungdim

Punjab FC have been very active in the transfer window. Whether that includes arrivals, departures or contract extensions. The Shers had to part ways with Panagiotis Dilmperis after the head coach decided to join Mohun Bagan SG. Following the Greek head coach, Samir Zeljkovic also left Punjab FC to join Mohun Bagan SG.

Other major departures include, Pramveer Singh, Bede Osuji, Dani Ramirez and Ranjeet Pandre. The Shers have managed to sign Alfred Planas Moya from Inter Kashi FC and also acquired the services of Mohammad Inam from Real Kashmir.

Arshdeep Singh and Lhungdim extended their contracts with the Shers which will keep them at the club for a couple of seasons.

FC Goa

Arrivals: Rudra Ved Moola, Alex Vallejo, Francisco Feuillassier

Departures: Dejan Drazic, Brison Fernandes, Boris Singh, Abdul Rabeeh, Pol Moreno, Ayush Chhetri

Extensions: NA

FC Goa, one of the finest teams in the league have not been very majorly active in player signings. However, there are players who have departed the club and joined different clubs for a new challenge.

The Gaurs acquired the services of Rudra Ved Moola from Shillong Lajong FC, Franchu from Kerala Blasters FC and the Spaniard Alex Vallejo.

Key players such as Dejan Drazic, Brison Fernandes, Boris Singh, Abdul Rabeeh, Ayush Chhetri and Pol Moreno have bid adieu to the club. Along with this their head coach Manolo Marquez also have parted ways with the Gaurs.

Kerala Blasters FC

Arrivals: Adrian Luna (Back from Loan)

Departures: Danish Farooq, Francisco Feuillassier

Extensions: NA

The club with the biggest fan following in India are currently at a very bad place right now as there are still no clarity regarding the club’s future.

There are no moves from Kerala Blasters as of yet, Adrian Luna returns from loan, but will he continue? that remains the big question. There is also no clarity on any contract extensions and only two departures can be confirmed which include Danish Farooq and Francisco Feuillassier

NorthEast United FC

Arrivals: Pramveer Singh, Abdul Rabeeh, Alaaeddine Ajaraie (Back from Loan)

Departures: Thoi Singh, Andy Rodriguez, Jairo Samperio, Miguel Zabaco

Extensions: Asheer Akhtar, Robin Yadav, Dipesh Chauhan

The Highlanders begin their activity in the summer transfer market and have been very smart so far with the acquisitions. NorthEast United managed to sign an upcoming star Pramveer Singh from Punjab FC with multiple clubs behind him including Mohun Bagan SG. They also acquired the services of Abdul Rabeeh from FC Goa, making another signing which is a clear indication to investment for the future.

The Highlanders have also extended the contracts of key Indian players, Asheer Akhtar, Dipesh Chauhan and Robin Yadav keeping them at the club for a couple of seasons.

The departures include majorly foreign contingent involving, Zabaco, Andy and Jairo. The club have also let go of Thoi Singh.

Inter Kashi FC

Arrivals: NA

Departures: Alfred Planas Moya

Extensions: NA

There are no transfer activity regarding Inter Kashi FC. The only confirmed one is the departure of Alfred Planas Moya who joined Punjab FC.

Odisha FC

Arrivals: NA

Departures: Hugo Boumous

Extensions: NA

Odisha FC are yet to announce any arrivals, but Hugo Boumous departs the club. The club have not been very active in the market and have not even announced any extensions yet.

SC Delhi

Arrivals: NA

Departures: NA

Extensions: NA

SC Delhi are yet to announce any departures or arrivals. The Phoenixes have not been active in the market as of now and have not even announced any extensions yet.

Chennaiyin FC

Arrivals: Brison Fernandes, Ayush Chhetri

Departures: NA

Extensions: NA

The Marina Machans have acquired the services of Brison Fernandes and Ayush Chhetri from FC Goa and head coach Clifford Miranda is set to continue with them. However, they have not yet announced any extensions or departures.

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