Check out the players on the market after the window ends
Names like Sergio Ramos, Memphis Depay and Anthony Martial are out of contract and could reinforce any team
Despite the Brazilian football transfer window closing on Monday, Serie A teams can still strengthen their squad with players from other countries. Names such as Sergio Ramos, Memphis Depay, Anthony Martial and Rafinha Alcantara head the long list of free agents on the market.
The phenomenon of athletes coming from the international market to Brazilian teams has become increasingly common in recent years. Uruguayan Luis Suárez and Danish Braithwaite, both signed by Grêmio, are more recent examples of the trend. In 2014, Argentine Nicolás Otamendi left Spanish football and joined Atlético-MG. 10 years later, well-known names in Europe can still be signed by Brazilian teams.
The CBF regulations state that players without a current contract with clubs can be registered to compete in the Brasileirão until September 9th, and can replace a maximum of 8 athletes from those previously registered until the 20th of this month. In addition to being able to play in the national competition, the new signings will be able to play in continental competitions.
For teams involved in the quarterfinals of the Libertadores and the Copa Sudamericana, Conmebol allows clubs to make up to three changes to their starting lists until September 13. For the semifinals, three changes can be made until October 18.
Check out the list of the main free names on the football market:
Sergio Ramos: The 38-year-old Spanish defender last played for Sevilla and has not played a professional match since May.
Memphis Depay: The Netherlands’ number 10 for Euro 2024, the 30-year-old forward played for Atlético Madrid in the 2023/24 season. His last official match was played in July.
Rafinha Alcântara: The 31-year-old Brazilian midfielder has been a free agent since July of this year after leaving Al-Arabi, from Qatar. The athlete had a lot of prominence in his career defending Barcelona. Born in Spain, Rafinha has not yet played professionally in Brazilian football.
Anthony Martial: The 28-year-old French forward began his professional career in his home country but rose to prominence in England, playing for Manchester United for eight seasons. The player has struggled with some physical problems throughout his career and has been on the market since July. His last official match was played in December 2023.
See below other players without contracts so far:
- André Gomes, former Everton and Barcelona midfielder
- Matts Hummels, former Borussia Dortmund defender
- Adrien Rabiot, former Juventus midfielder
- Cédric Soares, ex-Arsenal right-back
- Dele Alli, former Tottenham striker
- João Pedro Galvão, striker ex-Grêmio and Bologna
- Joel Matip, former Liverpool defender
- Kurzawa, left-back ex-PSG
- Mário Fernandes, former CSKA and Grêmio right-back
- Ilker Muniain, former Athletic Bilbao striker
- Miralem Pjanic, former Barcelona and Juventus midfielder
- Choupo-Moting, former Bayern Munich striker
