Soccer is a sport with a lot of turnover at the club level, and each summer we see significant movement during the transfer window.
While 2021 has been relatively quiet thus far for a number of reasons, most notably the financial effects of COVID-19 and various major competitions this summer, we’re beginning to see the transfer rumors come in heavy.
But what about the players that are out of contract? As players get older and sometimes less desirable because of wage demands and overall cost, teams will allow them to sit the free agency block for long.
Other times there are unique cases like Lionel Messi, who remains a free agent because of Barcelona’s financial troubles.
The club is still unable to settle up with La Liga because of the massive wages the club is paying other players, which in turn is affecting Barcelona’s ability to bring back its most-coveted player.
Here’s a look at 10 of the most notable soccer free agents still available heading into the 2021/22 season.