In times of the corona crisis, planning security is a foreign word for football clubs. In any case, considerations regarding transfers are currently difficult. So do free players now come into focus?
- The coronavirus pandemic is also affecting the sports world *.
- Changes are expected in the transfer market.
- So is there a rush towards non-contract players ?
Munich - While the Bundesliga is currently paused due to the current Corona situation, the clubs in the background are planning for the coming season.
Because it is not yet possible to estimate when and how the current season will continue, the clubs are facing uncertain times. Therefore, the behavior on the transfer market, which has recently become increasingly horrendous, could also change.
Corona influence on transfer market: "Greed was the top principle"
Because “up to now you always wanted more in football. Everyone was thinking about how to earn more and more. Greed was the primary principle. In the end, the system explodes, ”as Oliver Bierhoff explains to the Italian Gazetta Dello Sport .
The national team director is also of the opinion that the clubs in the transfer market could act somewhat more reserved . The Corona crisis is causing financial problems in the leagues across Europe, so that the postage account is simply not as full as it was half a year ago. So do free players now come into focus?
If their clubs do not renew the expiring contracts, they represent an inexpensive and low-risk alternative to the expensive millions of transfers. Here you will find an overview of players who would be available free of charge for the coming season . All the players mentioned have experience in the Champions League and would therefore also be worth considering for top clubs - possibly also for Bayern Munich *?
Transfer market: These top stars will soon be free of charge
- Thomas Meunier (28 / Paris Saint-Germain, market value: 30 million euros): The Belgian international, on whom FC Bayern * was sometimes involved, could also stay with PSG, but also switch to the Bundesliga . Recently there were rumors that he was drawn to Dortmund. A transfer would be a real coup for BVB.
- Willian (31 / Chelsea FC, 28 million): The Brazilian contract at Stamford Bridge expires. There the winger is one of the top earners, which could deter potential interested parties.
- Dries Mertens (32 / SSC Napoli, 25 million): The offensive man is a regular player at Napoli and is playing a strong season. There is currently a lot of evidence of an extension of the contract, especially since the Italians cannot afford to let such a top star go for free. In 2013, the SSC paid 9.5 million euros for the Belgian.
Free transfer players: Edinson Cavani would help almost every club
- Edinson Cavani (33 / Paris Saint-Germain, 25 million): Admittedly, Cavani is now at an age that potential prospects are rather unconvinced about. The “Matador”, however, has by no means forgotten how to score and would be a reinforcement for almost every club . Maybe even for Bayern as Robert Lewandowski's storm partner *? Or are the Reds dealing with another offensive man?
- Charles Aranguiz (27 / Bayer Leverkusen, 15 million): Leverkusen would like to extend with the Chilean, but nothing is signed yet . The midfielder's adviser recently made it clear: “We are still waiting for some offers from Europe. So far nothing has come that we like. Atletico from Spain and Atalanta and Florence have called us but have not yet submitted an offer. ”
- Layvin Kurzawa (27 / Paris Saint-Germain, 15 million): The left-back came from Monaco to the French capital in 2015, but could say goodbye to it again in a few months. Competitor Juan Bernat currently seems to have the nose for the regular place in front.
Free transfer players: Where is World Cup hero Mario Götze going?
- Mario Götze (27 / Borussia Dortmund, 13 million): The career of the World Cup winning goal scorers from Rio de Janeiro threatens the next kink. BVB does not want to extend with Götze . But where is the ex-Munich going to then? Lothar Matthäus says “that the top clubs are not waiting for Mario Götze. I think he has to bake small rolls - both from the club and from the salary, ”as he explained in the Sky podcast.
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic (38 / AC Milan, 3.5 million): It was the return of the year. Seeing Ibrakadabra again in the Milan jersey made the hearts of Italian football fans beat faster. But what does the future of the 38-year-old look like? The Swedish striker is thoughtful: “We'll see what happens to me. In any case, I myself don't know what I want . "
The players mentioned are of course only a selection. Regardless, it remains exciting to see how the transfer market will develop over the next few weeks and months. There are already initial thoughts that expiring contracts should not end on June 30 - but are valid at least until the season is finally over. The consequences of the Corona crisis * for football are still not fully quantifiable, the transfer market seems to be heading for uncertain times.
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