Out-of-contract XI: major free agents in summer 2023

David Adán OUT-OF-CONTRACT Introducing our ALL-STAR XI A number of top players are available on a free this summer

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ALONSO (Barça) SEMEDO (Wolves) MARTÍNEZ (Athletic) DE GEA (United) SKRINIAR (Inter) KROOS (R. Madrid) KANTÉ (Chelsea) MODRIC (R. Madrid) BENZEMA (R. Madrid) MESSI (PSG) MOUKOKO (Dortmund)