A plethora of enticing transfer opportunities has prompted clubs across Europe to initiate negotiations with potential targets this January.
Toni Kroos of Real Madrid
The prospect of securing players on free transfers generates excitement and anticipation among both clubs and fans. The appeal of acquiring transfer targets without financial constraints is not exclusive to clubs facing economic challenges; even the wealthiest clubs diligently monitor the market for potential free deals.
According to FIFA regulations, players can engage in direct negotiations with other clubs in the final six months of their contracts. As the January transfer window approaches, let’s delve into the top players poised to become free agents next summer.
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Best 2024 Free Agents
Leading our list is Kylian Mbappe, whose contract is set to expire at the beginning of the summer transfer window. Although heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain remains hopeful of avoiding a free transfer by securing another surprise contract extension.
Following closely are the iconic midfield duo of Real Madrid, Luka Modric and Toni Kroos, both available to leave Santiago Bernabeu on a free next summer. Offers from Saudi Arabia and MLS are anticipated for both players, while staying at Real Madrid is not entirely ruled out.
Manchester United’s Aaron Wan Bissaka will technically enter the final six months of his contract after January. However, United is expected to either extend the defender’s current deal or, at the very least, activate a one-year option to retain him for another year.
Explore the complete list of the top 20 players set to become free agents in the summer of 2024:
|# |Player |Club |Age|
|—-|———————|———————|—|
|1 |Kylian Mbappé |PSG |25 |
|2 |Toni Kroos |Real Madrid |33 |
|3 |Luka Modric |Real Madrid |38 |
|4 |Aaron Wan-Bissaka |Manchester United |26 |
|5 |Adrien Rabiot |Juventus |28 |
|6 |Olivier Giroud |AC Milan |37 |
|7 |Mario Hermoso |Atletico Madrid |28 |
|8 |Nicolas Pepe |Trabzonspor |28 |
|9 |Eric Dier |Tottenham |29 |
|10 |Joël Matip |Liverpool |32 |
|11 |Jorginho |Arsenal |32 |
|12 |Tomas Soucek |West Ham |28 |
|13 |Anthony Martial |Manchester United |28 |
|14 |Rui Patricio |Roma |35 |
|15 |Rafa |Benfica |30 |
|16 |Koke |Atletico Madrid |31 |
|17 |Luka Jovic |AC Milan |26 |
|18 |Quincy Promes |Spartak Moscow |31 |
|19 |Piotr Zielisnki |Napoli |29 |
|20 |Michy Batshuayi |Fenerbahçe |30 |