Now the transfer carousel is really picking up speed!
With the beginning of the new year, the alternating theater in European football could get rolling again. The reason: All players whose contracts go into the last six months on January 1st are now free to sign a preliminary contract with the receiving club.
THESE MEGA STARS COULD CHANGE AT ANY TIME!
An incredible 539 players from the top five European leagues are currently in the last six months of their expiring contracts.
That players switch for free: nothing new! But rarely have there been so many stars who only count the days until they are available for free at the end of the season.
Niklas Süle (Bavaria)
Where does the Munich defensive giant go in summer? Niklas Süles (26) contract with Bayern expires in the summer. Potential destination: England! Allegedly, the Newcastle club should be interested in the central defender.
So far this season, Süle has played 22 competitive games for BayernPhoto: Tom Weller / dpa
Antonio Rüdiger (Chelsea)
Antonio Rüdiger (28) has matured into a world star at Chelsea. However, he has so far refused to extend the contract there. Bayern should still stretch out their feelers – but so far Real Madrid has made the race.
Antonio Rüdiger (r.) Celebrates a goal, in the background defense colleague Thiago Silva celebrates Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP
Paul Pogba (Manchester United)
Paul Pogbas (28) performances at Manchester United are still fluctuating. The French are controversial at Old Trafford. Is that why he is joining the Parisian star ensemble this summer? The Qatar Club should be interested! Juventus is also on a transfer – potential for a spectacular return campaign.
At Pogba it works like that in a United dressPhoto: Martin Rickett/dpa
Gareth Bale (Real Madrid)
Gareth Bale’s (32) career has been overshadowed by injuries in recent years. The Welshman earns around 775,000 euros per week. A lot for someone who has only played three league games for Los Blancos this season. Will it stop altogether? Or is he going on a new adventure after all?
Gareth Bale was barely able to prove his skills on the pitch this season due to a knee injury and infection with the corona virus Foto: Real Madrid via Getty Images
Kylian Mbappe (23/Paris Saint-Germain)
One of the biggest stars in world football desperately wants to go to Real Madrid! Kylian Mbappe (23) has already turned down various offers from PSG. So is he going to his dream club this summer for free?
How much longer will Mbappe cheer for Paris? Photo: FRANCOIS LO PRESTI / AFP
Lorenzo Insigne (Naples)
Lorenzo Insigne (30) is one of Italy’s heroes who secured the nation the European title in 2021. The nimble winger is a legend at Napoli – but the club has now repeatedly failed to retain insignia in the long term. He has offers from all over Europe.