These 7 Football Players Have Expiring Contracts: What Will They Do Next?

The heat of transfer season is upon us! But not everybody is transferring. Some will retire after their contracts expire, some are unpredictable, but most of them have had transfer plans since March! If you feel like making new bets because of these transfers, your book for online sports betting is at Lottoland, but here are some football players you should watch even if you’re not a gambler!

7. Ángel Di María

The career of a Premier League football player is relatively short, so we checked where at least one older player was going. After consulting a list of players who had expiring contracts, we found no better starting point than Angel Di María. He has a history of playing for Manchester Utd., Paris-Saint Germain, and the Argentinian national team. He is currently 34 years old; the average retirement age for football players is 35.

According to SportsStar, Di María will retire after the World Cup in Qatar. There are hints that he might transfer after that, but there is no indication of where, so retirement is more likely. As Di María himself said, “you don’t know.”

6. Aurélien Tchouaméni

Kylian Mbappe might be staying on PSG, but Real Madrid may still have an ace up their sleeve: Aurélien Tchouaméni. As per ESPN, the transfer of Tchouaméni between Monaco and Real Madrid should be a good solution for Real Madrid’s ageing midfield. Monaco has been called a “talent factory,” so even though they lost a valuable player, we think Real Madrid will benefit from the new midfielder.

5. Franck Kessie

The status of Ivorian Franck Kessie was up in the air in February of this year. But after months of rumour, it was finally confirmed: Kessie is transferring from AC Milan to Barcelona. The transfer was confirmed in March 2022.

4. Richarlison de Andrade

If you're a fan of the Spurs, Richarlison de Andrade (usually just “Richarlison”) has been the talk of Tottenham for the last 24 hours. The Brazilian football player is keeping everyone on their toes as to whether he will stay at Everton or transfer to Tottenham. News sites update by the minute on Richarlison, so stay tuned!

3. Erling Haaland

In a massive loss for Dortmund, Norwegian player Erling Haaland will be moving to Manchester City. He’s young but has a stunning record of scoring 86 goals in 89 games. Although only 21 years old, he is widely considered one of the best players in the world. Keep your eye on this rising star! He will join Manchester City at the start of July.

2. Brenden Aaronson

Many of the players we have mentioned have been sure bets in one way or another. But what about players that aren’t so certain? Nobody embodies that roll of the dice better than American player Brenden Aaronson. His first foray onto the international scene was a transfer from Philadelphia to Red Bull Salzburg in 2021. He will transfer again to Leeds United in July. Only time will tell if this investment in an unpredictable, versatile player pays off.

1. Nuno Mendes

While trawling through news and player lists, one name kept popping up: Nuno Mendes. Talk about your rising stars; he is only 20 years old but caught PSG’s attention after just one year of being on loan from Portugal Sporting CP. As of July, he will be joining PSG for a price of €38 million. We tried our best to avoid repetition on this list, but Paris Saint-Germain knows how to pick, and retain, players!

Conclusion

Transfer season starts today and can be almost as exciting as a good football match! Whether your favourites are coming to a team near you or leaving the pitch entirely, this transfer time has been intense for football fans around the world. Between the blitz of transfers and the sizzling sun, don’t forget to cool off while you watch some hot football.