Benzema, Pogba, Sancho and Sterling: What now for football’s free agents?
Summary
Several well-known football players are currently without contracts despite the summer transfer window closing in Europe. Players like Paul Pogba, Karim Benzema, Jadon Sancho, Raheem Sterling, and Riyad Mahrez are free agents, meaning clubs can still sign them at any time.Key Facts
- Paul Pogba, 33, recently had his contract with Monaco ended and is serving an 18-month doping ban until March 2025.
- Karim Benzema, 38, had his contract with the Saudi club Al-Hilal terminated after moving there from Real Madrid in 2023.
- Jadon Sancho, 26, was released by Manchester United and has been loaned to Aston Villa and Chelsea during his troubled time at United.
- Raheem Sterling, 31, was released by Dutch club Feyenoord after just three months and eight appearances.
- Riyad Mahrez, former Manchester City player with multiple league titles, is also among notable free agents.
- Although the European summer transfer window is closed, players without contracts can still be signed at any time.
- Some players may look for opportunities outside Europe, such as in Major League Soccer (USA) or other leagues.
- Clubs worldwide may be interested in these free agents due to their high skill levels and experience.
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