May 06, 2025
Shayne DiasTrent Alexander-Arnold will leave Liverpool on a free transfer in the summer of 2025.
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But who are the most notable free transfers prior to him?
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Lionel Messi has been part of two notable free transfers - from Barcelona to PSG in 2021 and from PSG to Inter Miami in 2023.
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Robert Lewandowski's free transfer to Bayern Munich in 2014 saw him win plenty of titles.
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Kylian Mbappe finally joined Real Madrid in 2024 - and it was on a free transfer.
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Thiago Silva joined Chelsea on a free transfer in 2020 and played a key role in their UEFA Champions League win in 2021.
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Sol Campbell's free transfer from Tottenham Hotspur to Arsenal was controversial but also good for the Gunners.
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Paul Pogba's free transfer from Manchester United to Juventus in 2012 reinvigorated his career.
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Andrea Pirlo joined Juventus on a free transfer in 2011 - and extended his legendary career while winning multiple trophies.
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Legendary Brazilian right-back Cafu joined AC Milan from AS Roma on a free - and the rest was history!
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Michael Ballack joined Chelsea on a free transfer from Bayern Munich in 2006 and won multiple trophies with the London club.
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James Milner joined Liverpool on a free transfer from Manchester City in 2015 - and was a key part of the side that won the 2019 Champions League and 2020 Premier League.
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