Many Premier League stars are currently free agents after their previous contracts with their clubs expired on June 31.
Since their existing contracts expired at the end of June, a number of Premier League players now have an uncertain future.
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Players without a club or contract will have to start looking for teams by themselves to offer them contracts to play.
We at Pulse Sports have decided to take a look at some of the Premier League stars who are currently free agents.
Premier League stars who are now free agents
1. David De Gea
According to reports, De Gea received a one-year contract extension with significantly lowered terms.
The Spanish goalkeeper rejected the offer tendered to him by Man United and insisted he wants to continue with his previous wages.
The goalkeeper was reportedly close to signing a new contract before United withdrew their offer.
He has been a free agent since July 1 due to the failed progress of negotiations between the two parties.
2. Wilfried Zaha
Wilfried Zaha, who has spent 12 years at Crystal Palace, also appears to be leaving the club this summer.
Despite interest from Lazio and a club-record salary of £200,000 per week, he is eager to play in the Champions League.
The winger who scored seven Premier League goals last season is attracting interest from clubs all around Europe and Saudi Arabia.
However, he has become a free agent today after rejecting a pay rise in his salary from Crystal Palace.
3. Roberto Firmino
Liverpool star Roberto Firmino has also become a free agent as of today after deciding to leave Anfield this season.
The Brazilian spent eight years with Liverpool and made a decision on his future at the end of the 2022/2023 season.
The 31-year-old is currently looking for a new club after leaving Liverpool as he looks forward to a new challenge.
4. Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is likewise searching for their next adventure after not receiving contract offers from the team.
The 29-year-old joined Liverpool in 2017 but has not been at his best after several injury compilations hindered his progress.
The English forward did not receive any new contract extension from Liverpool and has become a free agent as of today.
5. Jesse Lingard
Jesse Lingard, another former England star, is looking for a new team after being released by Nottingham Forest.
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The Englishman once played for Manchester United before moving to Nottingham Forest in the summer of 2022.
He is currently looking at all possibilities for his next club, dropping a hint that he might relocate to Saudi Arabia after becoming a free agent.
6. Joao Moutinho
The Wolves midfielder Joao Moutinho was released by the club after spending five years in the Premier League.
After being released by Wolves, Joao Moutinho is currently searching for a new club and he is considering every option.
According to rumours, he might team up with Nuno Espirito Santo's previous team at Al Ittihad in Saudi Arabia.
7. Yerry Mina
Yerry Mina is currently a free agent after not being offered a new contract and was released by his club Everton.
The Colombian defender Joined Everton from Barcelona in 2018 and has spent five years playing for the Toffees.
He has been linked with a move to Fulham but it is yet to be seen if the move will see him play at the Cottage.
8. Axel Tuanzebe
Another defender, Axel Tuanzebe, has followed David De Gea as a free agent after he was released by the club.
The 25-year-old defender has been at Manchester United since 2016 and has gone on loan to several clubs in the Premier League.
According to reports, several clubs such as Stoke City have been monitoring his situation and could be set to join them.
9. Phil Jones
Phil Jones was also included on Manchester United’s released list after spending 12 years at Old Trafford.
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The Englishman struggled to get back to his best after being struck with injuries for most of his career.
He has been tipped to rejoin his former club Blackburn or another EFL club after becoming a free agent this summer.
10. Joel Veltman
Joel Veltman is currently a free agent after failing to sign a new contract extension offered to him by Brighton.
The Dutchman has been offered a new contract by the Seagulls, but he has not yet accepted it and they are currently waiting on his decision.
Sevilla and Roma are both interested in Joel Veltman, and Brighton are fighting to keep him ahead of next season.