With the Serie A summer transfer window opening tomorrow, a number of players have entered the last day of their contracts in the Italian topflight.
Free agents play an important role in the transfer market in Italy, with financial limitations stopping clubs from paying the kind of fees seen in rival leagues like England or Germany, making loans or free transfers far more accessible.
The Serie A summer transfer window opens tomorrow, allowing clubs to start completing business ahead of the 2023-24 season. The expectation for this summer is that Italian sides will be looking to sell more than buy, with stars like Federico Chiesa and Andre Onana available for purchase.
With less than 24 hours to go until the summer transfer window opens, which Serie A players are on the final day of their contracts?
Milan Skriniar (Inter) – The Slovakian centre back is ready to leave Italy after eight years and will join with Paris Saint-Germain.
Angel Di Maria (Juventus) – Only 12 months after his arrival, the Argentinian winger will leave Juventus on a free transfer, possibly returning to Benfica.
Stephan El Shaarawy (Roma) – The Italian winger is waiting to sign a new two-year contract with the Giallorossi, reportedly lowering his salary to reach an agreement.
Samir Handanovic (Inter) – The Slovenian veteran has reportedly not informed the club of his future plans yet, so could leave on a free transfer this summer or pen a short-term renewal.
Luka Romero (Lazio) – The talented teenager will not renew his deal in Rome and is seemingly close to making the move to Milan.
Guillermo Ochoa (Salernitana) – The Mexican goalkeeper has agreed a new one-year deal with the Granata and will remain in Serie A.
Stefan de Vrij (Inter) – The Dutchman will put pen to paper on a new two-year deal with the club, keeping him in the Lombardy capital.
Riccardo Saponara (Fiorentina) – The Viola decided not to offer the 31-year-old a new contract, so he’ll leave on a free transfer.
Pedro (Lazio) – A contract extension is being finalised for the 2010 World Cup winner, keeping him in the Italian capital.
Juan Cuadrado (Juventus) – After much indecisiveness, the Bianconeri have decided not to offer a new contract to the Colombian, who’ll now leave on a free.
Edin Dzeko (Inter) – The veteran striker has reportedly agreed a free transfer to Fenerbahce, ready for a new adventure in the twilight of his career.
Roberto Pereyra (Udinese) – The 32-year-old could still sign a new deal with the Friulian side, leaving his future uncertain.
Roberto Gagliardini (Inter) – The Italian midfielder will not be handed a new contract by the Nerazzurri, so will leave on a free transfer.