Predicting where soccer’s top 20 free agents will sign this summer

Lionel Messi and Karim Benzema, the two biggest fish in the pond, have already been snapped up – along with several others – but the list of players still available on the open market remains loaded. “Free” may be a misnomer – agent fees and signing bonuses have never been so large – but the absence of a transfer fee makes these footballers hugely desirable. Below, we’re guessing the landing spots for 20 of the best players available on a Bosman.

Jordi Alba 🇪🇸

Age: 34
Position: Left-back
Potential suitors: Inter Miami, Inter Milan, Atletico Madrid, Saudi clubs

After 11 decorated years and over 450 appearances for Barcelona, Alba agreed to terminate his contract one year early and become a free agent. A vital outlet down the left flank in Catalonia – and for so long one of Messi’s favorite passing targets – the veteran has reportedly held exploratory talks with Inter Miami about reuniting with the Argentine. If the MLS club c

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