There may be a domino effect in elite centers that will be "free agents."

The market for elite center-backs is not as abundant as the number of clubs that constantly want to strengthen that position, but the near horizon that is presenting itself in European football is striking. There are several top-tier marking defenders whose contracts expire on June 30, 2026, at the end of the current season, which puts the big teams in Europe on alert as they always aim to enhance their resources. The FC Barcelona, for example, has Andreas Christensen, the 29-year-old international, in that situation, but the list of high-profile center-backs who are just over a month away from being able to choose freely where they will play from next season is impressive. Names like Dayot Upamecano (Bayern), Ibrahima Konaté (Liverpool), and Marc Guehi (Crystal Palace) are in that situation, with several of the big teams in Europe keeping an eye on these market opportunities. Liverpool, Bayern, Real Madrid, PSG, and FC Barcelona, among others, are attentive.

Source: mundodeportivo.com