Top players out of contracts for 2026
According to Transfermarkt, dozens of established internationals and club leaders are currently entering the final phase of their contracts, placing growing pressure on clubs to either secure renewals or prepare for potential exits.
AC Milan
Mike Maignan
Al Ahli
Franck Kessié
Al Hilal
Rúben Neves
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Al Ittihad
Fabinho
Al Nassr
Marcelo Brozović
Barcelona
Andreas Christensen
Robert Lewandowski
Bayern Munich
Dayot Upamecano
Leon Goretzka
Serge Gnabry
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Bournemouth
Marcos Senesi
Brentford
Vitaly Janelt
Rico Henry
Mathias Jensen
Bristol City
Anis Mehmeti
Celta de Vigo
Óscar Mingueza
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Crystal Palace
Marc Guéhi
Daichi Kamada
Dortmund
Julian Brandt
Everton
Vitaliy Mykolenko
Feyenoord
Quinten Timber
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Fiorentina
Rolando Mandragora
Fulham
Harry Wilson
Ryan Sessegnon
Juventus
Dušan Vlahović
Weston McKennie
Leeds United
Illan Meslier
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Leicester City
Boubakary Soumaré
Lens
Malang Sarr
Liverpool
Ibrahima Konaté
Andrew Robertson
Manchester City
Bernardo Silva
John Stones
Manchester United
Harry Maguire
RB Leipzig
Amadou Haidara
Real Madrid
Antonio Rüdiger
Tottenham
Yves Bissouma
Utrecht
Souffian El Karouani
Why These Names Are Already On Club Radars
With just over a year remaining on many of these deals, clubs face a narrowing window to protect asset value. Under FIFA regulations, players can negotiate pre contract agreements once they enter the final six months of their deals, a reality that often accelerates renewal talks or forces strategic sales.
Several of the players listed are core starters at clubs competing in domestic title races or European competitions, increasing the stakes around timing and decision making.
Sources, Transfermarkt
