Headlined by Lucas Herrington’s record move to Hull City, almost a third of the World Cup squad are changing clubs with January’s Asian Cup looming

From Socceroos to soccer-moves, the World Cup has launched Australia’s top footballers into the transfer vortex, highlighted by this week’s signing of Lucas Herrington and expected signing of Nestory Irankunda at top-flight European clubs.

At just 18, Herrington has completed a blockbuster $33m move to Premier League returnees Hull City from Colorado Rapids in a deal that eclipsed the transfer record for an Australian, previously held by Harry Souttar who moved to Leicester City for $26.3m in 2023. “The opportunity to play in the Premier League, one of the best leagues in the world, is a dream come true,” Herrington said.