The coronavirus crisis has opened a new panorama in European football. The suspension of the Eurocopa opens the possibility that the leagues of the continent end, even, after June 30. In Spain, Luis Rubiales and Javier Tebas have already left that possibility in the air. If this is the case, there is a circumstance that was not stated in the script: What happens to those players who end the contract? Can they finish the season with their teams? Will they leave earlier?
The president of the RFEF tried to explain it, although everything depends on the evolution of the disease: “It is a question to take into account. It is only fair that the same templates be ended. We are going to try to propose it. Here the regulations collide with the law of several countries, if it can be achieved, hopefully, and if inequality cannot be achieved, it will be the same for all. At any step it is too early to talk about it. The first step is to try to finish before June 30. If not, this will gain notoriety“
In Spain, it affects a total of 112 soccer players. In Europe, other big names are part of this select club:
Goalkeepers and defenders: Meunier, Thiago Silva, Vertonghen …
Few height gatekeepers will be released from June 30. One of them is Schalke's Nubel, but he is already, officially, a Bayern de Múnic footballer.h. At 23, he is one of the great hopes of German football and, of course, a replacement of guarantees for Neuer. Walter Benítez (Nice), Joe Hart (Burnley) or Stanislav Kritsyuk (Krasnodar) are other names.
Meunier and Thiago Silva, in a match with PSG.
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In defense, PSG could let four of its footballers escape. Thiago Silva intends to renew his bond, but the club does not offer him anything because of his age and the important record he carries. Despite his 35 years, the Brazilian continues to perform at a high level and could continue at the highest European level. Meunier, for his part, lives the opposite situation. The club is interested in tying up the winger, but it is he who has doubts about possible offers from other greats in Europe. Kurzawa and Tanguy Kouassi also end their contract next summer.
The arrival of José Mourinho could change the intention of Jan Vertonghen. It already happened with Toby Alderweireld, which has been renewed after the Portuguese signed. Both did not seem like they were going to renew with Pochettino, but their situation has taken a turn. Stambouli (Schalke), Palomino (Atalanta), Clyne (Liverpool) or Fosu-Mensah (Manchester United) will leave, except surprise, their current entity on June 30.
Midfield: Willian, David Silva, Lallana …
Footballers of significant importance at the European level would form a dream core if all decided to go to the same team next summer. Willian of Chelsea is one of them. The atacanta has once spoken of his intention to continue in London, but the renewal agreement is still pending and, of course, he will not be short of suitors. “If I could, I would play here until I was 40 years old. However, football is not always that way“he acknowledged.
His future is not yet resolved, unlike that of David Silva, who confirmed last summer that this would be his last season at Manchester City. At 34, he openly expressed that he did not want to continue in England either. He has been related to the Unión Deportiva Las Palmas, but has not made a public statement on the matter. It has also been stipulated with the possibility of leaving for destinations with higher economic income.
More names: Charles Aránguiz (Leverkusen), Giacomo Bonaventura (Milan), Adam Lallana (Liverpool), Jeff Hendrick (Burnley), Daler Kuzyaev (Zenith), Janik Haberer (Freiburg), Adil Aouchiche (PSG) …
Mertens celebrates a goal with Napoli.
Ciro de Luca (Reuters)
Forwards: Cavani, Mertens, Callejón …
Surprising, but true, Edinson Cavani stayed at Paris Saint Germain after being close to calling at Atlético de Madrid. Now, his role has changed and he is already an important footballer again for Tuchel. Be that as it may, he has not renewed his contract and in a matter of months it will expire, unless the sheik makes an extra effort. Naples also do not want to let Mertens escape and he has already proposed to renew for a figure close to four million per season. Again, he will be a player with no shortage of offers …
Two Spanish footballers like Alley Y Pedrito they are free to change their air from June. Chelsea could also leave Giroud. Ryan Fraser Y Jordon Ibe (Bournemouth), Artem Dzyuba (Zenith), Mario Gotze (Dortmund), Choupo-Moting (PSG), Andy Carroll (Newcastle) or Borja Walking stick (Aston Villa) would not end the season with their current clubs if it were delayed until the summer months.