Man Utd icon & former Lionel Messi teammate among 10 most valuable free agents in 2024

Former Manchester United, Aston Villa and Leeds United stars are among the most valuable free agents across world football in 2024.

Players can end up on the free agents market for a number of reasons whether it’s down to bad fortune or simply just waiting for the right opportunity to come along.

Using figures provided by Transfermarkt, we’ve found the 10 most valuable free agents who are all on the hunt for a new club right now.

The Greek defender will always be fondly remembered for that goal against Barcelona back in 2018. Given his excellent football CV, we can’t imagine he’ll be out of the game for too long.

He most recently played for UAE outfit Sharjah, but had his contract cancelled by mutual consent earlier this month. A return to Europe could be on the cards.

Leeds United splashed £15million on Costa back in 2020, but he’s not been up to much since then. He struggled to nail down a consistent starting spot at Elland Road and spent the last two seasons out on loan before his release last year.

Having only just turned 30, you’d imagine he’s still got some life in him yet. Costa isn’t the only former Leeds player without a club these days either.

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Following a two-year stint with Los Angeles FC, Acosta now finds himself on the free agents market. According to The Athletic, the likes of Chicago Fire, Sporting KC and Colorado Rapids are all interested in his signature.

At just 25 years old, Farinez is the youngest player on this list. The Venezuelan goalkeeper most recently played for Nice but had his contract terminated by mutual consent earlier this month.

Back in 2019, the goalkeeper was reportedly wanted by Barcelona, although it remains to be seen where