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The summer transfer window this year saw too many high-profile names leaving their clubs as free agents. The list includes the likes of Antonio Rudiger, Ivan Perisic, and Gareth Bale amongst others. Kylian Mbappe was also on his way out before PSG lured him with a lucrative offer.
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We take a look at seven of the top footballers who will be out of contract by the end of this season, unless they decide to sign a contract extension agreement.
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Cristiano RonaldoCristiano Ronaldo's contract at Manchester United will come to an end after this season. The club has the option of extending his contract, but they are unlikely to take that route. Ronaldo doesn't fit in the new vision of the club under Erik Ten Hag's rule.
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Lionel MessiLionel Messi has entered the final year of his deal with PSG. There are rumours about Barcelona acquiring him as a free agent. Messi has been in a scintillating form, and he may choose to renew his contract.
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N'Golo KanteN'Golo Kante, who is currently out of action due to injury, will run out of his contract next year. Chelsea is unlikely to renew his contract, given his age and recurring injury problems.
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Marcus RashfordThe four-year contract Marcus Rashford signed in the summer of 2019 will come to an end next season. Rashford had a lacklustre season last year, but is now among the first names on the teamsheet under Erik ten Hag.
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Sergio BusquetsOver a decade-long association with Barcelona will come to halt next year for Sergio Busquets. At 34, Busquets is unlikely to receive a contract extension. Barcelona is likely to integrate Marc Casado from the junior team as Busquets' replacement.
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Karim BenzemaKarim Benzema is no signs of slowing down. He is a vital cog of Carlo Ancelotti's set-up, and his presence at the centre has also Vinicius and Rodrigo. He will be a free agent in 2023, but Real Madrid is likely to offer him an extension.
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Toni KroosToni Kroos, 33, will complete the ninth year of his Real Madrid career in 2023. Kroos will be out of contract next year, and the club has already started to develop midfielders for the future.