Hazard and Ramos: Top 5 Players Who Are Still Without a Club

Leading the roster of players yet to secure new club contracts this summer is Eden Hazard. Following a challenging season in Spain, Real Madrid released the Belgian forward. Similarly, Sergio Ramos, the esteemed defender, has also found himself among football's premier free agents after departing from PSG.

Despite the commencement of the 2023/24 season across Europe, the transfer market remains active. Players are actively seeking team transitions, while others are striving to secure new contracts following their release.

Every summer, clubs worldwide unveil their squad lists, delineating the players who have been sold or released on free transfers. Notably, prominent European clubs such as Real Madrid, Paris Saint-Germain, and Manchester United executed substantial squad overhauls this summer, resulting in the departure of several high-profile names.

As reported by Sportskeeda, a number of players have capitalized on their contract expirations to make moves as free agents this summer. For instance, Ilkay Gundogan transitioned from Manchester to join Barcelona.

However, some players have yet to find new teams, and in this context, Sports Brief presents a compilation of the top five players who are still unattached this summer:

Jesse Lingard

Initially seen as a promising acquisition by Nottingham Forest, Jesse Lingard signed a one-year deal with the club with prospects of a lengthier arrangement contingent on Forest's performance. Yet, Lingard did not secure a starting position as Forest improved, ultimately securing their place in the top flight. Consequently, Forest chose not to extend Lingard's contract, leaving him without a club. The previous season saw Lingard excel on loan at West Ham United, contributing nine goals and four assists across 16 league games.

Alexis Sanchez

Alexis Sanchez, an accomplished figure in European football, currently remains without a club after the expiration of his contract with French Ligue 1 side Olympique Marseille. The Chilean forward, aged 34, has previously played for Inter Milan, Manchester United, Arsenal, and Barcelona. However, securing a new club has proven to be a challenging endeavor for him. Fabrizio Romano, a noted football transfer expert, revealed that Inter Milan CEO Moratta confirmed Sanchez's interest in returning to the Serie A giants.

David De Gea

A mainstay in Manchester United's lineup as the number one goalkeeper since the 2011/12 season, David De Gea has solidified his reputation as one of the Premier League's premier shot-stoppers. However, with Manchester United's acquisition of Andre Onana from Inter Milan this summer, De Gea was released by the club after a 12-season tenure at Old Trafford. Despite links to esteemed teams such as Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and Inter Milan, the Spanish goalkeeper has yet to secure a new contract, leaving him as a sought-after asset in the free agent market.

Sergio Ramos

While the anticipated move of Sergio Ramos to Besiktas did not materialize, reports from AS Soccer indicate that the former Real Madrid defender is nonetheless poised to join a Turkish team, particularly Galatasaray. Despite receiving a lucrative contract offer from Saudi Arabia amounting to €23 million annually, the 37-year-old remains unattached following his departure from Paris Saint-Germain. Galatasaray, currently striving to qualify for the Champions League, presents a plausible option for Ramos, who boasts significant experience in the competition, having won it four times during his tenure with Real Madrid.

Eden Hazard

Eden Hazard, renowned for his remarkable skills in the Premier League, earned accolades with Chelsea, contributing 16 goals and 15 assists in 37 Premier League appearances before his transition to Real Madrid. However, his Spanish stint proved challenging, as he failed to surpass 20 league games in any single season and scored only four goals. Despite being 32 years old, many believe that Hazard retains his potential, and whether he continues in Europe or not, a team that can rekindle his past brilliance will gain a formidable player.