Best Out of Contract XI (June 2020)

Due to the uncertain times today owing to COVID-19 the European football is at a Halt, and it is very likely that season gets extended as long as July. Which begs the question, what would happen to players whose contract runs out on June 30? Will it be extended until the season concludes, or will they be free agents while the season is still going on?

Either way, in this installment, we look to build a team around footballers whose contracts run out this Summer.

Goalkeeper: Walter Benitez

Walter Benitez has consistently been a fantastic goalkeeper for OGC Nice over the last few seasons. The 27 y/o is free in the summer and could be an excellent signing for any team on a free.

Right Back: Thomas Meunier

The first of a few PSG players in the XI, the Belgian Thomas Meunier is a good player going forward. He has been a fine servant at PSG and no doubt that a lot of clubs would be looking to secure his signature once he’s free.

Left Back: Layvin Kurzawa

Much like Meunier, Kurzawa is also very good going forward with deficiencies in his defensive game. The full-back is heavily linked to Juventus and Arsenal, and it will not be a surprise if he wraps up a move to either of those clubs soon.

Centre Defence: Thiago Silva

Thiago Silva has been one of the best central defenders of his generation. The Brazilian has been a rock at the back for The Parisians in his time there and will out of contract in June. There are not many clubs that’d not want to sign a player of his quality.

Centre Defence: Jan Vertonghen

Jan Vertonghen before this season was one of the best defenders in the Premier League. But the Belgian has declined this season, but he can still be a handy player in a league that’s not as physical as the Premier League.

Central Midfield: Adam Lallana

Adam Lallana was an integral part of Klopp’s Liverpool in his first 18 months at the club. The English Midfielder was a consistent performer for the Reds, but his injury struggles meant that he lost his spot in the Liverpool lineup. If the Ex-Southampton man can maintain his fitness there’s no reason why he wouldn’t be a good sign for any club in the Premier League.

Central Midfield: David Silva

David Silva has been a stalwart at Manchester City, the Spanish Magician is finally leaving the Etihad after 10 Trophy Laden years, and there’s no doubt there’ll be a lot of clubs interested in signing the experienced Spanish International.

Left-Wing: Ryan Fraser

Ryan Fraser provided 15 league assists last season in a Bournemouth team that finished midtable in the League. This prompted a lot speculation of his departure, with the likes of Arsenal showing interest in him, his head seems to have turned. His performances have downgraded, but with him being out of contract in the summer, Fraser will have a lot of clubs inquiring for his signature.

Right Wing: Willian

Willian has been a polarising figure during most of his time at Stamford Bridge. There’s no denying that the Brazilian is a very talented footballer, but his performances have been inconsistent for a while. A change of scenery could be a positive move for the winger.

Centre Forward: Edinson Cavani

Edinson Cavani has been one of the most prolific strikers in world football this past decade. The Uruguayan Sharpshooter is still one of the most fearsome center-forwards in the world, but with the arrival of Mauro Icardi, Cavani seems to be on his way out of Paris with a host of clubs already in talks to bring in the Striker.

Centre Forward: Dries Mertens

Maurizio Sarri’s decision to transform Dries Mertens into a CF turned out to be very critical for the Belgian as despite being a decent winger before that. Mertens emerged as an incredible goalscorer in Italian football, so much so that he’s now Napoli’s all-time leading goalscorers.

But he seems to be on his way out and will no doubt have a lot of big European Clubs looking to get his signature.

The Ultimate XI