The transfer window is one of the most intriguing parts of the soccer industry. As soon as we reach January or the season end people tend to look at which player is the next to move towards a new club. In 2024, a new cast of superstars will take center stage to ignite bidding wars and reshape the landscape of the beautiful game.
While many eyes go on who is the most expensive player of the window, today we’ll take a look at 5 players who can move towards a new club with no transfer fee attached to their name.
1. Kylian Mbappe (PSG)
Kylian Mbappe joined Paris St. Germain back in the summer of 2017 as a teenager. But ever since he hasn’t looked back even once. Dedicating 7 years of his career to the French capital giants, Mbappe has secured his name to be named as a legend of his club.
Across the 7 seasons at the club so far, Mbappe has contributed to his team with an astonishing 333 goal contributions in just 282 matches in all competitions. Being a starring name on the team sheet, and several teams looking to grab his signature. Kylian Mbappe will surely be a name to watch out for in the 2024/25 season.
2. Luka Modric (Real Madrid)
After being named as a flop signing of the season 2012/13, many thought Luka Modric wouldn’t succeed at the Los Blancos. But the way the Croatian transformed his career is fully unmatched, from being a pivotal midfielder during the three-peat era of Real Madrid to breaking the dominance of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi’s Ballon d’Or streak.
From being considered as a flop signing to be Real Madrid’s royalty. Take a bow Luka Modric 🙌 https://t.co/a7bSbazNFp
— Asad 🇵🇸 (@A_sadkermit) June 8, 2022
Luka Modric is surely a name that will be remembered as one of the greatest midfielders in soccer history. With talks going on about his contract renewal, it is still not guaranteed whether the Croatian will stay in Madrid or not.
3. Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)
Having already discussed one of the best midfielders in Real Madrid’s history Luka Modric being a free agent in the summer. His partner in crime, Toni Kroos is also available as a free agent as well. The German international joined the Los Blancos back in 2014 after winning the treble with Bayern Munich.
From winning the treble with Bayern Munich, Kroos went on to win 4 more Champions League with the Los Blancos. Being regarded as one of the best passers in soccer history. Toni Kroos aged 33 years old will still be a massive name that many clubs will be looking to sign during the ending years of his career.
4. Adrien Rabiot (Juventus)
Adrien Rabiot, the French midfielder currently playing for Juventus, will indeed be available as a free agent in the summer of 2024. His contract with Juventus expires at the end of the current season, making him an attractive prospect for clubs seeking experienced and talented midfielders.
Adrien Rabiot joined the Italian giants back in July 2019 as a free agent from PSG. Having performed well enough to earn massive respect in Turin. Juventus have reportedly made an improved contract offer to Rabiot, so it’s still possible he could stay in Turin. But his agent, Veronique Rabiot a tough person to deal with, and there are high possibilities that the French international might be looking for a move away from Juventus.
5. Aaron Wan-Bissaka (Manchester United)
Aaron Wan-Bissaka joined Manchester United as a $60 million right-back back in the summer of 2019. After being regarded as a player whose career is finished at the Old Trafford Wan-Bissaka went on to have a rejuvenated season last season.
After failing to represent his club in the first half of the season, Wan-Bissaka proved everybody wrong and went on to have an excellent season post 2022 FIFA World Cup. Having reignited his reputation it will be interesting to see whether he stays back in Manchester or will he be let go away and start a new chapter in his career.
The 2024 free agency market promises to be a theatre of anticipation, negotiation, and tactical maneuvering. With superstars like Mbappe and Modric leading the charge, it’s a spectacle no football fan can afford to miss.
So, mark your calendars, grab your transfer window wish lists, and brace yourselves for a summer of drama and intrigue, when the beautiful game throws off its transfer shackles and the free agents take center stage.
