Mercato. The XI of free players at the end of the season

French world champions, confirmed Serie A players and young players in the making. Here are 11 holders, a coach and three good pickaxes who will be free of any contract from June 30, 2022.

André Onana, a lion soon out of his cage

He is THE goalkeeper to recruit as a free agent. Courted by Inter Milan, the Indomitable Lions goalkeeper has still not signed up with the Italian club. Arrived at Ajax in January 2015, the goalkeeper gradually imposed himself in goal until he became one of the most courted goalkeepers in Europe. But André Onana was suspended for nine months after a positive doping test at the start of 2021, which prevented him from continuing his progress. Even if today the Cameroonian is injured in the groin, he should receive many offers from big European clubs.

Luiz Felipe, Antonio Rudiger and Andreas Christensen: three defensive rocks

These three central defenders are undoubtedly very good pickaxes for Europe’s fragile defenses. Even if the cases of Antonio Rudiger at Real Madrid and Andreas Christensen at FC Barcelona are already almost recorded, nothing has yet been signed and reversals of the situation can always take place.

The other good pick for these defenders at the end of the contract could be the Brazilian Luiz Felipe. At Lazio since 2016, he decided not to resign to take on a new challenge. At 25, the time seems ideal to discover a new championship.

Paul Pogba, Franck Kessié, Corentin Tolisso and Boubacar Kamara in the midfield

The French international Paul Pogba has still not announced his future destination but many rumors fuse every day in the European media. PSG, Juve, Real Madrid.. All the big clubs are looking into his case because despite incomplete seasons since his return to Manchester United, his brilliance and his leadership allow him to keep a coast on the transfer market. A few months before the World Cup, Paul Pogba will have to make the right choice to regain rhythm and confidence in his game.

Two other French midfielders will be free at the end of June. The Munich Corentin Tolisso and the Marseillais Boubacar Kamara will not extend with their club. In the case of Tolisso, the 2018 world champion, who chained injuries in Bavaria, will not be retained. A return to OL is not to be excluded even if the absence of a European Cup to cool the French. For Boubacar Kamara, a departure from the Marseille city for the foreigner should be recorded shortly. Many Spanish, Italian or English suitors are lining up to try to attract the versatile defensive midfielder.

The Ivorian from AC Milan has been announced in the biggest European teams for some time now, thanks to his good performances in the Milanese midfield. On track to win the scudettothe 25-year-old will be looking for a new challenge with the opportunity to discover a new championship.

A 5-star attacking trio: Paulo Dybala, Ousmane Dembélé and Kylian Mbappe

Argentinian striker Paulo Dybala will leave Juventus at the end of the season for an as yet unknown destination. At 28, Dybala is of interest to the big names in Europe, but the Argentinian’s repeated injuries could put some clubs off. He will leave Juventus after 12 titles including 5 scudettos and 115 goals scored for the old lady.

Kylian Mbappé and Ousmane Dembélé, two French world champions are still evasive about their future. The trend for the Parisian remains a departure for Real Madrid. He announced during the presentation of the UNFP trophy for the best player in Ligue 1 that his choice was  » nearly «  done and that he will announce his decision in the next few days. The wait is long for the Parisian and Madrid supporters who are growing impatient day by day.

Ousmane Dembélé, who has had his best 6 months with FC Barcelona (13 assists in only 15 starts) since his arrival, has not yet made his choice. Bayern Munich are said to be interested in the Frenchman as are PSG. A file that should make a lot of ink flow soon.

Lucien Favre, back on the sidelines?

At 64, the Swiss technician who passed through Dortmund and Nice in particular should soon find a club bench. Recently, sky announced that Lucien Favre could return to Mönchengladbach (1st in the Bundesliga this season). He had shone from 2011 to 2015 with 89 victories in 189 games at the head of the German club.

Other good picks

Eddie Nketiah, Thomas Strakosha and Dan-Axel Zagadou could also be part of this 11 of players soon to be free.

The English striker could extend to Arsenal but the trend is still for a departure, West Ham would be particularly interested in attracting the youngster Baby Gunners.

Albanian goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha should join England. Fullham and Southampton are trying to convince the Lazio Rome goalkeeper.

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He could be a good pick in Ligue 1, Dan Axel Zagadou will leave BVB this summer and open the door to a return to France. Offers from England and Germany could be tabled on the negotiating table.