As the two premium continental tournaments of the summer, namely UEFA EURO and COPA America, reach their concluding stages the focus of the football world is beginning to shift towards the next season. The pre-season campaign for the 2024-2025 season officially began on 1st July. The preparations are in full swing as clubs all around the world get ready to spend their cash in the 2024 summer transfer window.
Which players are available as Free Agents in the 2024 summer transfer window?
In today’s highly inflated transfer market, finding the right player for the minimum possible price tag is quite rare. Under such circumstances, the free agents (players without any club) come in handy. As always there are plenty of free agents up for grabs in the 2024 summer transfer window.
But the tricky part is finding the most appropriate player for your squad and figuring out a reasonable contract length for him. If everything goes to plan, these free agents can prove to be a real game changer.
Hence, some of the top free agents that would be in high demand are as follows.
Raphaël Varane
Raphaël Varane finally bid farewell to his time at Manchester United at the end of last season. Varane and the club mutually decided to part ways after spending three seasons together.
The Frenchman came to England with a huge reputation, but unfortunately, the majority of his time in Manchester was marred by injuries. The center-back missed almost 45 games for Manchester United due to various injuries.
But when he was fit, he did show his superior class. The former World Cup winner is still ranked among the best center-backs in the world and can be a decent signing for any top European club.
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Adrien Rabiot
Adrien Rabiot is undoubtedly one of the most valuable free agents available in the 2024 summer transfer window. The Frenchman decided to end his time at Serie A giants Juventus, at the end of last season, after spending five seasons at the club.
Rabiot is currently enjoying a brilliant run in the French national team at the ongoing 2024 UEFA EURO in Germany. He has been a key part of all the success that France has achieved over the last few years. The fact that he is aged just 29, makes him a fascinating prospect for top European clubs to consider.
Mario Hermoso
Another free agent who is expected to attract interest from several top clubs is Mario Hermoso. The Spanish international was part of Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid for the last five seasons but decided not to renew his contract for next season.
Mario played a crucial role in securing the La Liga title for Atletico Madrid in 2021. He is capable of playing as a center-back or as a left-back. The 29-year-old has still got plenty of playing years left, and given his experience of playing in La Liga, it won’t be a surprise if he signs for a top European club soon.
Memphis Depay
Another free agent who has been enjoying a stellar 2024 UEFA EURO campaign is Memphis Depay. The Dutchman has been instrumental in securing a semi-final spot for the Netherlands. Although he has scored just one goal at the European Championships so far, his overall play has been great.
Like Hermoso, Depay also decided to leave Atletico Madrid at the end of last season after a below-par season. The 33-year-old could only score nine goals in 33 games last season.
But his recent performances with The Dutch national team would certainly help him to land a contract from a top European club for next season.
