The 2025/26 season is barrelling toward its conclusion, and when the curtain finally does come down on the campaign, a number of the planet’s biggest-name players will be free to join a new team following the expiry of their contract.
Last summer, the free agency headlines were dominated by Canadian striker Jonathan David. The pacey hitman made headlines with former club Lille as he fired over 100 goals in five seasons in France, even helping the club pip heavyweights Paris Saint-Germain to the Ligue 1 crown in 2021.
So, which names are set to dominate the headlines this summer? Well, a slew of huge names have all confirmed that they will be leaving their current clubs when their contracts expire on June 30th. Bernardo Silva will be bringing the curtain down on his Manchester City career after nine trophy-laden years with the club. Leon Goretzka will also leave Bayern Munich after eight years and over 300 appearances. So, where are they likely to be headed this summer, and which other names could be on the move? Let’s take a look.
Ibrahima Konaté
Last season, Liverpool were embroiled in another free agency nightmare as boyhood Red Trent Alexander-Arnold refused to commit to a new contract and ultimately joined Real Madrid, much to the ire of the Anfield faithful. This summer, it’s centre back Ibrahima Konaté who looks poised to leave the club for free. The former RB Leipzig defender has yet to make a statement on his future, and current manager Arne Slot still has hopes that the Frenchman will remain on Merseyside. Real Madrid, however, are lurking once again.
Los Blancos have been rumoured to be interested in Konaté for much of the season, and it seems that the 26-year-old’s poor form this term hasn’t put them off. The Spanish giants are no strangers to blockbuster free transfers, having signed the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Antonio Rüdiger, and David Alaba for absolutely nothing in recent seasons. Liverpool’s centre back could be next on their hit…
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