As the 2021/2022 football season comes to an end, here is a list of footballers that would be available for other clubs for free in the 2022/2023 transfer market.
It might be hard to believe, but some of the biggest names in football would be available for a free transfer in the 2022/2023 transfer window.
We have compiled a list of the sought-after footballers that would be available for free in the 2022/2023 transfer window market.
The list comprises of the biggest footballers that would be out of a contract at the end of the 2021/2022 football season.
Who Are The Footballers That Would Be Out Of A Contract In 2022?
Kylian Mbappe | Paris Saint-Germain (Center Forward)
Arguably one of the biggest youngsters in football, Kylian Mbappe is one of the biggest footballers that would be out of a contract and available on a free transfer in 2022 after he failed to extend his contract with French Ligue 1 giants PSG.
The French international has drawn the attention of the biggest clubs in football, such as Real Madrid, who want to sign the star player for free in the 2022/2023 transfer window market.
When asked about his future, Kylian Mbappe told TNT Brasil:
I have spent five extraordinary years here, I have taken advantage of every moment and I continue to do so. I am happy both on the pitch and in my personal life. Now there are many things, great challenges and I have already spoken about that.”
Angel Di Maria | Paris Saint-Germain (Right Winger)
The Paris Saint-Germain right-winger would also be out of contract in 2022. The Argentine player would be available on a free transfer; when asked about his plans if his contract were to expire, Angel Di Maria stated:
The children are very happy at school. I would like to leave through the front door. If I leave it would be to go back to Argentinian football… My wish is to end my career at Rosario Central but not in ‘pre-retirement’. I want to be in good shape and be able to give my best.”
Antonio Rudiger | Chelsea (Center Back)
The Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger would be available on a free transfer at the end of the 2021/2022 football season as he is one of the players out of contract in 2022 at the London side. However, it was reported that he had agreed with Real Madrid ahead of the 2022/2023 football season.
Paulo Dybala | Juventus (Forward)
Paulo Dybala is one of the players set to be out of a contract in 2022, and The Juventus forward has not decided about his future. Still, he is a superstar player many clubs would be interested in signing for the 2022/2023 football season.
Paul Pogba | Manchester United (Midfielder)
Arguably one of the biggest players out of contract in 2022, Paul Pogba has declined to renew his contract with Manchester United and is set to take on a new challenge in the 2022/2023 season. Clubs like PSG, Juventus and others have their eyes set on signing the French International for free.
Luis Suarez | Atletico Madrid (Striker)
Former Barcelona and Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is set to be out of a contract with Atletico Madrid in 2022, having joined them on a 2-year contract in 2020. However, it is uncertain where the Uruguayan would be moving to on a free transfer ahead of the 2022/2023 football season.
Ousmane Dembele | Barcelona (Right Winger)
Ousmane Dembele would be out of contract in 2022 with Barcelona. The French International would be available to other football clubs on a free transfer in the 2022/2023 transfer window market. Reports are however in circulation that he might consider extending his contract at Camp Nou at the end of the season.
Alexandre Lacazette | Arsenal (Center Forward)
Alexandre Lacazette is one of the players that would be out of a contract at Arsenal in 2022. The center forward would be available on a free transfer to other football clubs in the 2022/2023 football season transfer window. It is speculated that the French star might be making a move back to the French Ligue 1.
Jesse Lingard | Manchester United (Midfielder)
Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard would be available on a free transfer in the 2022/2023 football season. Jesse Lingard had already tried to make a move in the 2022 January transfer window before he was out of a contract.
Ivan Perisic | Inter Milan
The Croatian midfielder Ivan Perisic would be out of a contract at Inter Milan in 2022, the midfielder who has caught the eye of top football clubs would be available on a free transfer in the 2022/2023 transfer window market.
Other notable players such as:
Juan Mata | Manchester United
Isco | Real Madrid
Divock Origi | Liverpool
Gareth Bale | Real Madrid
Andreas Christensen | Chelsea
Fernandinho | Manchester City
Sergi Roberto | Barcelona
Franck Kessie | AC Milan
Eddie Nketiah | Arsenal
Niklas Sule | Bayern Munich
Axel Witsel | Borussia Dortmund
Dries Mertens | Napoli
Jordan Ayew | Crystal Palace