The European Championships have proven to be crucial in many clubs’ recruitment strategy over the years, with teams scouring for unearthed gems at the tournament.
Plenty of breakout stars, wonderkids and little known footballers have made their name at major tournaments and found themselves a new club based on performances - and this year will be no different, as clubs look for the best bargains.
However, at Euro 2024, the amount of top-quality players heading to the tournament without a club and available for free is impressive. There are former English Premier League winners, several Serie A superstars and European Championship winners all available for free.
Here are Euro 2024’s 14 best out of contract players:
5. Adrien Rabiot - France
Still must 29, the midfielder has won five Ligue 1 titles, the Serie A and has played in a World Cup final recently. Once described as a 'complete player' by Italian icon Andrea Pirlo, Rabiot is out of contract at Juventus at the end of June. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Scott McKenna - Scotland
After falling out of favour at Nottingham Forest, the ex-Aberdeen defender moved to Denmark on loan with FC Copenhagen, but struggled for regular game-time. One of many players released at the City Ground, McKenna will hope he can impress at Euro 2024 and win a deal with a club. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Koen Casteels - Belgium
After nine years with Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga, the Belgian number one will depart for pastures new this summer - and has been linked to Celtic. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Yusuf Yazici - Turkey
The creative midfielder was part of a Lille squad that finished fourth in Ligue 1 last season and secured Champions League football. His performances in northern France have reportedly caught the eye of AC Milan and with him being a free agent, there will likely be a number of eyes on him at the Euros. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images