Off The Pitch Player Valuation Tool: Most valuable players with contract expiry next summer

Many players have entered the final year of their contracts and before long, they will be available on a free transfer. Last season, Paris Saint-Germain showed how the market for out-of-contract players can be used to acquire quality cheaply.

We have identified the most valuable players whose contracts expire next summer.

Why it matters: With players nearing the end of their contracts, clubs are left with a choice of how to handle soon-out-of-contract players – do they offer contract extensions, do they cash in, or do they delay taking action?

The perspective: In a world where transfer fees have become astronomically high, targeting players nearing the end of their contracts remains a good way of securing quality at a low price.