The year 2025 is shaping up to be a pivotal one in the world of football, with a host of high-profile players set to become free agents. Among the notable names whose contracts are due to expire next year are Salah, Van Dijk, Alexander-Arnold, Davies, Kimmich, Son, De Bruyne, Sané, David, Dumfries, Messi, Ronaldo, and Bardghji.
Salah, Liverpool's prolific forward, has hinted that he may be entering his final season with the club. Despite ongoing speculation, Liverpool is keen to retain Salah, who boasts an impressive record of 214 goals and 92 assists in 352 games. Real Madrid is reportedly interested in Alexander-Arnold, the versatile right-back, who has been a stalwart at Liverpool since his youth days.
Bayern Munich's Davies, considered one of the best left-backs globally, is attracting interest from Real Madrid as his contract situation with Bayern remains uncertain. Kimmich, a versatile midfielder, has garnered attention from top clubs like Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, PSG, and Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Son, the key player for Tottenham, is being courted by Fenerbahce, but he has expressed his desire to continue playing in the Premier League. De Bruyne, a midfield maestro at Manchester City, is rumored to be considering a move to Saudi Arabia as City undergoes a transition phase.
Sané, the talented winger at Bayern, is facing competition for playing time following the arrival of new signings. David, the young goal-scoring sensation at Lille, has attracted interest from top European clubs like Chelsea, Juventus, Milan, Barcelona, and Real Madrid.
Inter's Dumfries, a standout performer in their title-winning campaign, is yet to begin contract talks with the club, sparking interest from other suitors. In MLS, Messi continues to shine for Inter Miami, while Ronaldo, despite nearing 41, shows no signs of slowing down and could potentially extend his career in Saudi Arabia.
Lastly, Bardghji, a rising star with impressive performances, is on the radar of several elite clubs despite currently being sidelined with an injury. As these players navigate their contract situations, the football world eagerly awaits to see where their futures lie.
