The news of Lionel Messi becoming a free agent struck the world instantly, but Barcelona and Argentina superstar is far from being the only big name among the free agents.And while everyone is convinced Joan Laporta and Blaugrana boardroom will negotiate a new deal with their legend, there are plenty of players with no chance of further cooperation with their former sides.Lionel Messi’s phone after becoming a free agent today pic.twitter.com/CdznSz3z1y— Footy Humour (@FootyHumour) July 1, 2021 Jerome Boateng, for example. The 32-year-old’s deal at the Allianz Arena ran out at the end of the season, and he will be able to sign for another club on a free transfer.He originally signed for Bayern in 2011 from Manchester City and has won 22 trophies during his time in Germany, twice securing a league, cup and Champions League treble.Boateng tackles Mbappe (©Xavier Laine/Getty Images)”Jerome’s contract expires in the summer. So it will not be extended,” Bayern director Hasan Salihamidzic told Sky before Bayern’s clash against PSG in the Champions League quarter-finals.”That was a joint decision of the club management, and the coach was also involved. I explained that to Jerome, and he was very understanding.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Sergio Ramos’ departure from Real Madrid was already official, but now the centre-back has started to remove his associations with the capital city club on social media.The 35-year-old player has removed references to Real Madrid from his social media bios.”Football player and Unicef ambassador” is the new description on his Twitter bio.Sergio Ramos is officially no longer a Real Madrid player.. Thank you for everything, legend. Your legacy will remain forever. pic.twitter.com/Cd7i5borNw— Real Madrid Analysis (@rmdanalysis) June 30, 2021 His contract, just like Messi’s, expired last night at midnight.Last but not least on that interesting list of free agents is Juan Mata. The 33-year-old offensive midfielder has reached the end of his almost decade-long tenure at Old Trafford. Albeit there were some prodigious performances of the creative Spaniard, he never lived up to expectations at Manchester United. Juan mata and Paul pogba are the only Man Utd players to score in international finals. Elite pic.twitter.com/epOwgRhmm8— Ron🇵🇹🇫🇷🇺🇦 (@Ronnnnn____) June 24, 2021 With his contract expiring last night, the 33-year-old leaves Old Trafford with a respectable record of 51 goals in 273 appearances across all competitions.”He’s such a top professional, an excellent player,” Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said in May 2021. “It’s hard for me not to play him more than I have done. There have been circumstances this season, personal issues that made him less available, but still, he is a top player.”
