Who are Free Agents Expected to Sign For This Summer?

"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."

"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."

"This summer, it's centre back Ibrahima Konate 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 Konate for much of the season, and it seems that the 26-year-old's poor form this term hasn't put them off."

"Liverpool's centre back could be next on their hit list, but firstly, "

The 2025/26 season is nearing its end, and multiple major players will become free agents after contracts expire on June 30. Jonathan David previously dominated free-agency headlines after scoring over 100 goals in five seasons at Lille and helping win Ligue 1 in 2021. Bernardo Silva is expected to end his Manchester City career after nine trophy-filled years. Leon Goretzka is set to leave Bayern Munich after eight years and more than 300 appearances. Ibrahima Konate is viewed as a likely Liverpool departure candidate, with Real Madrid rumored to be interested despite his inconsistent form this season. Liverpool hopes Konate stays under Arne Slot.

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