8 World-Class Football Stars Set to Become Free Agents at The End of June

• A number of football stars are walking away from their current clubs as free agents
• From Dybala to Kessie, some of these stars are still considering their next moves in Europe
• For others, they have already found their next clubs which they will sign on free transfers

As June comes to a close, there are a number of football stars who are set to become free agents, with their contracts fast running down.

Players who are still world class are set to walk away from their current clubs for free, meaning European giants will be alert to capture some talented free transfers this summer.

Perhaps one of the biggest stars to become available for free is Paul Pogba, who left Manchester United and is poised to rejoin his former club Juventus.

Reports from football insider Fabrizio Romano suggest the Frenchman has already agreed a deal in principle, and an official contract is set to be signed in the coming days.

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But who are the other valuable players available for free this summer? Sports Brief takes a look at some superstars who will almost certainly attract interest from top clubs.

1. Pogba

After a hyped return to Old Trafford in 2016, Pogba’s career at Manchester United has been underwhelming, and the midfielder decided to walk away for the second time. He is set to rejoin Juventus for free, again.

2. Paulo Dybala

While Pogba is joining Juventus, striker Paulo Dybala is walking away from the club a free agent.

Dybala leaves having won five league titles with Juve, and he is rumoured to be close to joining arch-rivals Inter Milan.

3. Ousmane Dembele

Despite a mega-money move from Borussia Dortmund in 2017, Dembele’s spell with Barcelona has been hampered by consistent injuries.

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The Frenchman enjoyed a late-season flourish towards the end of last season, but he is yet to agree on a new deal with the Catalan giants, who are struggling to find a balance in their finances.

4. Andreas Christensen

Christensen decided he would not engage in further contract talks with Chelsea, and is now set to depart the Blues on a free transfer as his deal runs out at the end of June.

5. Franck Kessie

The talented AC Milan man, like Christensen, also opted against signing a new deal with the Rossonerri. He however is set to leave the club having won the Scudetto.

6. Christian Eriksen

The Denmark international’s six-month deal with Brentford is coming to an end, with a number of top clubs interested in his services.

Latest reports suggest Eriksen is pondering whether to stay in London or move to Manchester United.

7. Jesse Lingard

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Another Manchester United player, Jesse Lingard, is available for free this summer.

Lingard and United failed to agree on a new deal, bringing an end to his spell with a club he joined as a child.

8. Gareth Bale

While he is well past his prime, there is no denying that Gareth Bale is still very talented.

The Welshman is certain to leave Real Madrid upon the expiry of his contract, and there have been rumors that he is considering retiring aged only 32, after the World Cup.