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The biggest names that could be available on free transfers this summer
Here we will look at the biggest names that could be available on free transfers this summer as well as where they could end up if they leave.
Each year a huge amount of players in Europe become available on free transfers following the expiration of their contracts. This year could see the biggest free agent acquisition of all time, alongside several other stars potentially switching clubs without a fee.
Signing a player with no club contract tied to them is not usually the bargain some may expect. These players typically demand inflated wages and significant signing-on fees as they know they are saving their potential new club a lucrative transfer sum.
Here we will look at the biggest names that could be available on free transfers this summer as well as where they could end up if they do not renew their terms at their current team.
Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe’s Paris Saint Germain contract is due to expire at the end of June this year and that would make him undoubtedly the
He has long been rumoured to join Real Madrid, but he will likely focus on his nation’s EURO 2024 campaign before deciding his future. In betting on football, France is one of the favourites at odds of 7/2 and Mbappe will certainly not want his team’s focus to be shifted off the ultimate prize by a transfer saga.
— Kylian Mbappé (@KMbappe) September 4, 2023
If Mbappe leaves PSG then his future move will likely be announced deep into July at the earliest. Madrid will of course be the favourites to sign the man who many see as the future best footballer in the world.
However, the Premier League’s leading teams could also have a say, while the riches of the Saudi Pro League could also be tempting.
Regardless of where Mbappe goes or if he stays at PSG, a record-threatening salary will likely be presented to the long-term face of French football.
Adrien Rabiot
Adrien Rabiot is another Les Bleus regular with a matter of months remaining on his contract. With his current club Juventus significantly down the present pecking order of Italian football, he is almost certain to move on.
He would provide any team across Europe with a complete midfield option, his box-to-box presence could be an invaluable addition to any team that requires an injection of energy and resilience.
🚨 Manchester United and Newcastle have "initiated talks" with Juventus midfielder Adrien Rabiot, who could be available on a free transfer this summer.
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One of the teams he would suit is Manchester United where he could be the ideal complement to 2022 signing Casemiro – who has regressed athletically in recent years. A move back to his home nation could also be a possibility as PSG would surely be interested in Rabiot returning to the club.
Mario Hermoso
Mario Hermoso’s Atletico Madrid contract is also set to come to an end this summer. He could provide any suitors with versatility in defence as he has experience playing in a back four and five for Diego Simeone’s team.
Hermoso could be an ideal acquisition for new Bundesliga champions Bayer Leverkusen as they will need to bulk their squad up for the UEFA Champions League next season. He would also suit Aston Villa for the same reason and Unai Emery will surely be aware of his contract situation.
Ultimately, there will be a host of free-agent switches following the conclusion of the season. Some players may even be able to earn a move off the back of their EURO 2024 form.
These three are the highlights of the players that could be available for free and they will without doubt be sought after by several elite clubs in the transfer window.
