The transfer market in Argentine soccer is open and, as always, there are rumors and interest from different clubs for many players.
Many of these footballers have a club and are highly sought after.
But there is another group of players who are in freedom of action, waiting for a new opportunity. Yes, the “free”.
The place “Pass Market”Has updated every day the movements that are developing.
And, also, the footballers who concluded a contract after the last season.
On that list of more than 150 players, we chose 10 of the best known.
It should be noted that the pass book in Argentina, for the First Division, ends Thursday, February 18.
The First National, meanwhile, will begin in March and the clubs will have time until the Thursday before the start of the contest to add players.
The “Top 10” of free footballers:
“El Pichi” Mercier separated from Miter de Santiago del Estero. (AP)
1) “Pichi” Mercier
He was in Miter de Santiago del Estero, but he did not have much place in the team. He decided to terminate by mutual agreement with the leadership when he had one year left on his contract. He is 41 years old and a step recognized by Argentinos Juniors and San Lorenzo.
Ignacio Piatti is without a club, after his departure in conflict from San Lorenzo. (Clarion)
2) Ignacio Piatti
At 36 years old, the Cordovan native of General Baldissera left San Lorenzo de Almagro after an internal conflict.
Due to the high salary added to the few minutes on the court, from Boedo they decided to terminate their contract. This talented hitch previously played for Chacarita, Saint Etienne of France, Gimnasia La Plata, Independiente, Lecce of Italy and Montreal Impact of Canada, in MLS.
José Mauri, who knew how to play in Milan and Talleres, awaits a new chance. (AC Milan Press)
3) Jose Mauri
He left Talleres in mid-2020 and had the expectation of playing abroad, something that did not end up happening. The 24-year-old center midfielder remains without a team. He previously played for AC Milan and Parma of Italy.
4) Nereo Fernandez
Goalkeeper Nereo Ariel Fernández (41 years old) did not renew his contract with Atlético Rafaela and is a free player. The goalkeeper expressed his desire to retire with the Unión de Santa Fe shirt, where he made much of his career, although he has not yet communicated with anyone from the club.
The scorer Mauro Matos sounds in All Boys, although he wants to return to San Lorenzo.
5) Mauro Matos
After six months in Barracas Central, forward Mauro Matos (38 years old) did not renew his contract with the Primera Nacional team (he scored three goals in 16 games) and is a free player.
“Today I am a free player, the idea is to keep playing. It would be a pleasure for Tinelli to call me, economically there would be no problems, the desire is there, “he said some time ago, for his dream of playing again in San Lorenzo.
All Boys, where he also played, intends to repatriate him for the next competition.
6) Pablo Alvarez
The 36-year-old right-back was released in May 2020 from Arsenal de Sarandí. It was mentioned that he would have chances to return to Rosario Central, where he already played. It is my dream, that of all my family, to return to my home. I hope it can be done! ”He said.
Previously he played for Boca, Estudiantes de La Plata, Catania from Italy, Zaragoza from Spain, Racing and Huracán.
7) Fernando Elizari
Interesting 29-year-old offensive midfielder, who was released after ending his contract with Unión de Santa Fe. He emerged from Quilmes and also played for San Lorenzo, O’Higgins from Chile, Defensa y Justicia and Johor from Malaysia.
Pablo Ledesma from Cordoba did not go to Italy and is without a team. (Archive / The Voice)
8) Pablo Ledesma
The Cordoba right midfielder is 37 years old and his last club was Alvarado, in the First National. It was announced that he was going to join Messina, of the Italian rise, but finally, due to personal problems, he decided not to travel to Europe.
He made inferiors in Talleres and played in Boca, Catania and Colón de Santa Fe.
Goalkeeper Luis Ardente has just left Estudiantes de Río Cuarto. (San Martín de San Juan Press)
9) Luis Ardente
The 40-year-old goalkeeper decided to end his relationship with Estudiantes de Río Cuarto after losing the two finals due to promotion. Previously he cut off in San Martín de San Juan.
Quilmes is one of the clubs that wants it.
10) Nestor Moiraghi
The player was not going to be taken into account by the DT of Tigre so he terminated his contract (he had six months left) and was free. The central marker is 36 years old.
He also played for Lanús, Temperley, Douglas Haig, Rampla Juniors, Newell’s and Deportivo Cali.