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# free agent

This year
2023
Wilfried Zaha signs for Galatasaray in three-year deal
The 30-year-old was a free agent after the expiry of his Crystal Palace contract.
Former Man United star Nani on the lookout for a new club
The 36-year-old was hailed as one of the A-League’s biggest coups in years when he signed for Melbourne Victory.
Last year
2022
Cavani joins Gattuso's Valencia
He’ll play for the Spanish side for the next two seasons.
Ross Barkley agrees early exit from Chelsea contract
The England international made 100 appearances for the Blues.
Brentford sign Ben Mee on a free transfer after 10 years with Burnley
‘He will bring leadership and communication to the team, which is very attractive,’ said manager Thomas Frank.
Coach Fissette announces split from Osaka after two Grand Slam wins
Fissette previously worked with a host of other Grand Slam title winners such as Kim Clijsters, Victoria Azarenka, Simon Halep and Angelique Kerber.
Major coup for Roma as Juventus star Dybala arrives on free transfer
The Argentine attacker had been heavily linked with a move to Inter Milan.
Paul Pogba completes return to Juventus from Manchester United
He scored a total of 39 goals in 233 games in all competitions for United during his two spells at the club.
Former Liverpool forward Divock Origi has signed for AC Milan
The 27-year-old Belgian international scored vital goals over his eight years on Merseyside.
'He’s a challenging but inspiring character' - Hibs boss hints at move for McGeady
The 36-year-old is unattached since leaving Sunderland.
Spurs complete signing of Croatian winger Perisic on a free transfer
The 33-year-old will be reunited with former manager Antonio Conte in north London.
England defender Lucy Bronze to leave Man City
The 30-year-old rejoined City in 2020 after a spell with Lyon, having previously played for them from 2014 to 2017.
All time
Christian Eriksen, unable to play in Serie A, leaves Inter by mutual consent
The Dane had a pacemaker implanted to regulate his heartbeat, which would rule him out of even going to a gym in Italy.
Free agent Aurier joins Villarreal after contract is terminated at Tottenham
The Ivorian defender departed Spurs at the end of August, and signs a one-year deal with Spanish outfit.
Swansea City boss dismisses links to 'brilliant' Robbie Brady
The Irish international has been without a club since his summer departure from Burnley.
Paris Saint-Germain confirm signing of Lionel Messi
The Argentine superstar has signed a two-year deal.
5 years on from Lille, it's been a vastly different summer for Robbie Brady
The 29-year-old has been back in Dublin training with FAI staff as he looks for a new club.
Ireland-capped midfielder Judge joins League Two side Colchester
The 32-year-old Dubliner was available on a free transfer after leaving Ipswich Town at the end of the season.
Danny Rose joins newly-promoted Watford after 14-year stay at Tottenham ends
The 30-year-old, who has 29 England caps, was released by Spurs at the end of May.
Jack Wilshere to be let go by Bournemouth
The England midfielder joined the Cherries in January and scored two goals in 17 appearances.
Former Man United star Memphis Depay set to become free agent
The 27-year-old will leave Lyon at the end of the season.
Former Ireland U19 international Cotter released by Ipswich Town
The former Limerick FC man made just four appearances for the League One outfit
Free agent Jack Wilshere hoping to reignite his career after joining Championship promotion-chasers
The 29-year-old midfielder had been without a club since leaving West Ham in October.
Nathaniel Clyne joins Crystal Palace following release from Liverpool
The 29-year-old full-back began his career at Selhurst Park.
Danny Welbeck searching for a new club after being released
Watford have announced they have reached an agreement to allow the striker to leave.
Ireland international Hendrick undergoing medical ahead of Newcastle move
The midfielder is available on a free transfer having recently left Burnley.
Tottenham complete signing of free agent Joe Hart
The former England goalkeeper has been handed a two-year deal by the north Londoners.
Irish midfielder Byrne ready for new challenge back home after leaving League One club
The 31-year-old has returned to Dublin after 14 years in the UK.
Chelsea rule out move for departing Man United starlet
Frank Lampard said the club would not be signing Angel Gomes, and was tight-lipped over a link with West Ham midfielder Declan Rice.
Six-year spell at Aston Villa comes to an end for Ireland U21 midfielder
Despite impressing while out on loan, Jake Doyle-Hayes isn’t being offered a new deal at Villa Park.
World champion Warrington splits with Warren and re-signs with former promoter Hearn
‘I am happy to say that we delivered for Josh on every level and helped him realise his goals in the sport,’ said Warren in a statement.
Racing 92 have sacked Fiji international Leone Nakarawa
The sensational second row is unlikely to be without a club for long.
'Beast' confirms Sharks departure and will make decision on club future after Barbarians Test
The 34-year-old may yet retire from the sport altogether, but isn’t ruling out playing abroad.
Ex-Liverpool striker Sturridge finds a new club in Turkey
The 29-year-old England international has agreed to join Trabzonspor on a three-year deal.
Watford complete signing of former Man United and Arsenal striker Welbeck
The 28-year-old joins the Hornets on a three-year deal.
Balotelli without a club after leaving Marseille
The Italian striker is being linked with West Ham and Napoli as his contract in France has expired.
Another Irish player released as U21 international Charsley leaves Everton
The midfielder made just one first-team appearance for the Merseyside club.
41-year-old Buffon searching for new club after PSG departure
The Italian goalkeeper will leave the French champions after just one season.
'I still firmly believe I'll be back and good to go. I've unfinished business in the game'
After six years at Connacht, Craig Ronaldson is looking for a new club.
Champions League and Euro 2016 winner Pepe returns to Porto after 12 years away
The former Real Madrid defender has been a free agent since December.