FC Basel have wrapped up their 2026 summer transfer window with a mixed verdict. Early optimism about the squad rebuild gave way to growing uncertainty as the window progressed, according to an assessment published by bz Basel.
Promising start, then doubts
The opening weeks of the window went well for the club's leadership. But as the transfer period wore on, question marks piled up over the new-look squad, with no individual names, fees or contract lengths yet confirmed. The current group can be checked on our squad page.
Table standing after eight rounds
On the pitch, FC Basel sit fourth in the Super League after eight games, on 13 points and six adrift of leaders FC Lugano. Their recent form reads WLLDW, having won 4-2 away at Luzern on 13 September, with goals from Žan Celar, Philip Otele and a double from Xherdan Shaqiri. The full standings are available on our site.
Next test: St. Gallen
FC Basel host FC St. Gallen, currently fifth in the table, at home on 20 September. The upcoming fixtures and any injuries concerns are listed separately.
