The season has already started, and they are still sitting without work. Top seven free agents
Kirill Zakatchenko August 22, 2023, 18:00 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
Only one of them is under 30 years old.
The new season has started in all the major European leagues. Despite this, there are still some known players on the free agent market. They continue to sit without work, although they can sign a contract at any time. Let’s talk about who hasn’t found a new team yet.
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David de Gea (goalkeeper, 32)
David De Gea
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The Spanish goalkeeper has spent the last 12 years at Manchester United. This summer, his contract expired and De Gea entered the free agency market. And the Mancunians themselves preferred to bet on André Onan, who moved away from Inter. It seemed that De Gea would quickly find a new club for himself, but David found himself unemployed in the new season. There was information in the press that Real Madrid considered De Gea after Thibaut Courtois collapsed. Thus, the Madrid club chose Kepa Arrizabalaga, and now David is associated with Bayern. Will he find a new job before September?
Analysis of De Gea’s departure from Manchester United:
Manchester United bosses treated De Gea like a pig
Jesse Lingard (midfielder, 30)
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The former Manchester United midfielder has yet to find a new club. The player spent the previous season at Nottingham Forest (20 games, two goals, two assists), and then became a free agent. Jesse still keeps fit by training with West Ham players – he played there in 2021. A couple of weeks ago, Lingard’s services were offered to CSKA. This was announced by the army communications director, Kirill Breido. However, a few days later he also said that this topic can be closed and Jesse will not come to Russia.
Eden Hazard (winger, 32)
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Recently, the name Hazard has been strongly associated with injuries. The once talented footballer has been playing for Real Madrid for the past four years. Although “played” is too strong a word. For four years on account of the Belgian he only 76 matches, and last season he entered the field only 10 times. In the first half of August, Hazard was reported to be nearing the end of his career. True, a little later it became known that the Belgian still has some proposals. Belgium, Saudi Arabia or MLS: where will we see Eden this season? Or will he end his career?
Who ruined Hazard’s career:
Hazard’s career at Real Madrid ended with a harmless tackle. Do you remember how the Belgian from PSG broke it?
Sergio Ramos (defender, 37 years old)
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The Spanish starter said goodbye to PSG in the last game of last season. He did it together with Lionel Messi. That’s just the star that the Argentine has been playing abroad for a long time, and Ramos is still out of a job. There were rumors in the press about the possible departure of the Spaniard to Turkey (Besiktas, Galatasaray), but Sergio has very high salary demands. He high by the standards of Turkish clubs. Information has recently surfaced about a possible transfer of a defender to MLS. Ramos is considering options from abroad.
Alexis Sanchez (forward, 32)
Alexis Sanchez
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The Chilean footballer spent the previous season at Marseille, after which he entered the free agent market. He played 44 games, scored 18 goals and gave three assists. Sanchez has quite a rich experience of playing in Europe (Udinese, Barcelona, Arsenal, Manchester United, Inter, Marseille). It is possible that Alexis will want to continue his career at one of the best clubs on the continent. Unless, of course, he receives a suitable offer. By the way, the other day the general director of Inter, Giuseppe Marotta, announced Sánchez’s desire to return to the Milanese club. It will work?
Roberto Pereira (midfielder, 32)
Roberto Pereira
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Pereira is not as big a name as De Gea or Ramos, but the guy has been playing in Europe’s top leagues since 2011. He played for Udinese, Juventus and Watford. On the Argentine’s list of achievements there are two Scudettos, two victories in the Italian Cup and one in the Super Cup. Roberto spent the last three years at Udinese, and last season he scored 14 (5 + 9) points in the “goal + pass” system in 36 games. Transfermarkt places him at 6 million euros, more than Hazard or Ramos. Perhaps very soon Pereira will sign a contract with a new club in Europe, but so far he is out of work.
Mason Greenwood (forward, 21)
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Greenwood’s story is unlike the others on this list. Mason was listed as a Manchester United player, although he had not played for the team in more than a year and a half. He was charged with rape and assault, and the trial dragged on for a long time. In early 2023, the charges against the guy were dropped, but Manchester United still suspended the footballer from training and matches. On August 21, the Club decided to part ways with the 21-year-old striker; the parties terminated the contract by mutual agreement. We are waiting for some club to pick up an Englishman.
What happened to Greenwood in recent months:
The Manchester United striker was cleared of allegations of violence in the winter. But he is not allowed to return to football.
