The 10 best 'free agents' in the 2024 transfer market

The 2024 transfer market is now officially open, from today all football teams in Europe are intensifying their movements and accelerating negotiations to Try to close the reinforcements they need for the next season as soon as possible. The list of players who may possibly change shirts is overwhelming, so Let's start by reviewing the most interesting group of prospects of all, players who have ended their contract with their respective teams and are now free agents.

Next, at FCBN, we present the 10 best free signings, players who, by not renewing before June 30, can negotiate and sign freely with the team they decide. Now they are waiting to receive new offers to embark on a new sports project. They are outstanding players, with experience, and by not having to pay a termination clause for their signing, they can be very interesting bets in terms of quality/price ratio. /p>

Defenders

1. Raphaël Varane - 31 years old

The French defender, who already has experience playing for a major LaLiga team like Real Madrid, did not renew his contract. his contract with Manchester United. Its market value stands at 20 M€ and he had a not so outstanding campaign in 2023/24, having played 32 games . Like the majority of the & # 39; Diablos Rojos & # 39 ;, he had serious problems showing his best version. Cesc Fà's Como seems interested in signing him.

2. Mario Hermoso - 29 years old

The versatile Spanish defender who was mentioned at the time as a good candidate to reinforce both the left back and the defense of FC Barcelona, ​​has not renewed his contract with Atlético de Madrid. Hermoso,whose market value is around 25 million, currently has several suitors in Italian football, such as Rome, Inter, Juventus, Milan and Naples.

Midfielders

3. Adrien Rabiot - 29 years old

The French midfielder has officially stopped being a 'Vecchia Signora' player. However, there is still the possibility that he will re-sign a contract with the & # 39; in the near future. In the event that this does not happen, a footballer who had an outstanding 2023/24 season would be available on the market, playing 35 games, scoring five goals and providing eight assists. In turn, its market value is around 35 million euros.

4. Guido Rodríguez - 30 years old

The Argentine midfielder was one of the names that was heard. with strength to join the Barcelona team. In fact, his arrival in the management of Xavi Herná ndez seemed almost certain to reinforce the pivot position. However, that option has faded, so now he must look for a new destiny in football. The market value of it is close to 20 M€ and Atalanta is considering signing him. Likewise, in the 2023/24 season he made 29 appearances, scoring & ó; two goals and provided He received assistance, but also suffered. an unfortunate distal fracture of the fibula of his right leg.

5. Thiago Alcántara - 33 years old

The talented midfielder, with a Barça past, did not renew his contract. his contract with Liverpool. Unfortunately, in the 2023/24 period he was barely able to play a single game due to different injuries that prevented him from participating in at least 47 games this season. Now, enjoying a market value of 10 million, it must look for a new football adventure away from Anfield.

6. Wilfred Ndidi - 27 years old

The Nigerian midfielder, who was also mentioned as a possible low-cost reinforcement for FC Barcelona in the center of the field, has a market value of 16 M&euro ;. It is still unknown if he will renew his contract. his contract with Leicester City, recently promoted to the Premier League. Currently, he is without a team and is coming off an outstanding 2023/24 season, in which he scored; six goals and provided six assists in 36 games with the 'Foxes'.

Forwards

7. Memphis Depay - 30 years

The Dutch attacker saw his stay at Atlético de Madrid end abruptly, since in theory his contract with the institution was coming to an end on June 30, 2025 The one from Moordrecht, whose market value is 10 million, comes from a 2023/24 campaign marked by injuries that did not allow him to maintain regularity in his game, carrying it alone. to play 31 games, with nine goals and two assists.

8. Anthony Martial - 28 years old

The versatile French forward, whose market value is on the rise. at 10 M€, will finally stop Manchester United after nine seasons in which he was never able to support his status as an important player that he brought from M & ó naco. In the 2023/24 season, he also did not have many opportunities to shine, since he only participated in the season. in 19 commitments, scoring two goals and providing one assist. The injuries and the fact that he was separated from the team during the last months of the campaign also played against him.

9. Wissam Ben Yedder - 33 years old

The French striker, who played this 2023/24 season for M & ó naco, he has expressed his desire not to renew his contract with the Monegasque club, so he is now a free agent. The '9', who invoiced 20 targets and provided two assists in 34 duels during this course, has a market value of 8 M€. He presents himself as a reliable and experienced option in offensive terms in leagues such as LaLiga and Ligue 1.

10. Bertrand Traoré - 28 years old

The right winger has not yet renewed his contract with Villarreal CF and is now a free agent. This player, whose market value is 9 M €, had a 2023/24 season in which he played for two clubs: the 'Yellow Submarine' and Aston Villa. In total, it registered one score and one assist in 17 games. However, his performance was affected by various injuries, which limited his performance. their participation in the field.

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