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Free XI: European football's star names out of contract this summer

European leagues free XI

We look at some of the star names playing in Europe who are set to be available as free signings this summer when their contracts expire. Who would you like to see YOUR club sign?

Sergio Romero

Argentina number one has struggled for first-team football at Sampdoria, despite knocking Louis van Gaal’s Netherlands out of the World Cup with two semi-final shootout saves.

Dani Alves

Two-time Champions League winning 31-year-old yet to sign an extension with Barcelona – much to the interest of Europe’s top clubs.

Ricardo Carvalho

Former Chelsea centre-back will be 37 in May but is still starring for Portugal and Champions League quarter-finalists Monaco.

Andrea Ranocchia

Andrea Ranocchia

The Inter Milan captain played 90 minutes against England last month – could football fans in this country see more of the centre-back next season?

Jose Antonio Reyes

The former Arsenal ace helped Sevilla to the Europa League title last season and the club are eager to tie the 31-year-old down to a new deal.

Sami Khedira

The German World Cup winner has confirmed he will depart Real Madrid this summer, with admirers in the Bundesliga and Premier League.

Michael Essien

The ex-Chelsea midfielder joined AC Milan on a one-and-a-half year deal in January 2014 but, after limited action this season, seems set to move on.

Florent Malouda

The former Chelsea winger returned to Ligue 1 in 2014 with FC Metz, but with his side in the relegation zone a switch to a top flight club could be on the cards.

Antonio Di Natale

The experienced former Italy striker has played over 350 league games for Udinese but could be on his way to the MLS this summer.

Claudio Pizarro

A bit-part player for Bayern Munich this term, could the five-time Bundesliga winner make one last move before retirement?

Dimitar Berbatov

Dimitar Berbatov celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg football match between Arsenal and Monaco

The ex-Manchester United and Tottenham striker showed he’s still got it with a Champions League goal against Arsenal – but will Monaco offer him another year’s deal? 

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