Except for a few operations in which figures from other times have been paid, some of more than 100 million, free players have been the most sought after by clubs in a market marked by the deep economic recession as a result of the pandemic. Leo Messi and Sergio Ramos at PSG, Memphis Depay and Kun Agüero at Barça and David Alaba at Real Madrid are some of the many players who have arrived at no transfer cost. An exceptional roster of players who in the summer of 2022 will once again have big names if they do not renew before with their current teams. These are the most prominent:
KYLIAN MBAPPÉ. The most precious jewel
The French star (22), called to be the reference in world football, has no intention of renewing with PSG and next year will be the most coveted on the market. Fast, skillful and with a lot of goals, the greats will fight for their services, but everything indicates that their desire is to sign for Real Madrid, which could even make an economic effort this year. For now, enjoy with Messi and Neymar.
OUSMANE DEMBÉLÉ. Speed and dribbling, but a crystal physique
Injuries have plagued him at Barça, but the French winger has highly valued virtues. Young (24), fast, with a lot of dribbling and ambidextrous, he will be one of the most interesting players left free if his physique respects him. At the moment, it remains to be seen how he comes out of his latest ailment, a disinsertion of the biceps tendon in his right knee that will keep him out until November. Despite this, Barça is optimistic about its renewal.
KARIM BENZEMA. A striker with the soul of a midfielder
After the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo in 2018, the Frenchman (33) took a step forward in Madrid, signing the best years of his career. Omnipresent in attack and with more goals than ever, this course will once again be the axis of all offensive plays. In principle he will renew, but if the negotiations go wrong, the big boys will not hesitate to knock on his door.
Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus FC)
CRISTIANO RONALDO. A legend who continues to score goals
In 2022 he will be 37 years old, but the past of the Portuguese speaks for itself. After rubbing shoulders with Messi for the world throne for more than a decade, the Juventus forward continues to be a benchmark in the area. His scoring ability, undoubtedly the most sought after virtue, will be a great claim. Only their high salary claims can be a brake.
PAUL POGBA. The eternal promise reaches its sporting maturity
It was the most expensive transfer in history when in the 2016-17 season he changed Juventus for Manchester United in exchange for 120 million. Since then, the French midfielder (28) has not lived up to expectations, although his cache, after winning the World Cup in 2018, remains high. The red devil He started the Premier League with four assists and still retains the vitola of a technical, powerful and arrival player.
LEON GORETZKA. Power for the spinal cord
After watching Alaba leave without leaving a single euro, Bayern Munich could suffer the same experience with the powerful German midfielder (26), who arrived in the Bavarian ranks in the 2018-19 season. A key player in the historic 2019-20 campaign, when they achieved the treble with spectacular and overwhelming football, this year he started as a starter with his new coach, Julian Nagelsmann.
ANTONIO RÜDIGER. A bulwark in the defense of the European champion
Thomas Tuchel has been delighted with the German since his arrival at Chelsea in January. His performance (28) in defense was one of the reasons for the blues They will become one of the rockiest teams in Europe, if not the most, and will conquer the Champions League with great solvency.
EDUARDO CAMAVINGA. One of the pearls of French football
For many, the Frenchman will be one of the best midfielders in the future, so his signing will be a fight between the heavyweights of Europe. The Rennes (18) stands out for combining a refined technique with great power that allows him to cover many areas of the field, even to score goals. PSG or Madrid have sounded like suitors
Luis Suárez celebrates Atlético de Madrid’s second goal against Real Valladolid
LUIS SUÁREZ. The Uruguayan continues to fight
After leaving Barça with rage, closing a successful journey, the Uruguayan (34) claimed responsibility at Atlético, where his 21 goals were decisive to sing the alirón. He’s no longer as fast as he used to, but his fight and finishing move still allow him to stay in the elite. If you don’t decide to retire to exotic leagues, you could still continue to wage war in Europe.
GARETH BALE. With quality left over, the only doubt is your commitment
The Welshman (32) returns to Madrid after a year on loan at Tottenham with the idea of burying his last years in white, when they blamed him for his lack of commitment. His recipe will once again be his speed, dribbling and goal, virtues that added to a greater sacrifice should be a claim for any team in the upper zone.
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