“Vozinha leads a team of free agents looking for a new club.”

Vozinha, the Cape Verdean goalkeeper with an impressive 27.5 million followers on Instagram, is among the most prominent names on a star-studded free agent list that promises to ignite the transfer market this summer. At 40 years old, Vozinha made a name for himself at the World Cup by thwarting the Spanish attack and limiting Lionel Messi to just one goal, after Cape Verde secured a place in the Round of 16. He left Chaves, from Liga Portugal 2, at the end of last season and, with stints in Cyprus, Slovakia, and Moldova, he combines international experience with a significant social media presence — a true asset for any club seeking visibility and security between the posts.

In the defensive sector, Takehiro Tomiyasu, 27, is another prominent name. The versatile Japanese defender, who has been unable to showcase his full potential at Arsenal due to injuries, has been called up to the Japan national team after a two-year absence and played in the elimination match against Brazil in the Round of 16. The hope is that his knee problems are now a thing of the past. John Stones, aged 32 and with 92 international caps for England, has seen his historic tenure at Manchester City come to an end. In the last World Cup, he led the English defense with authority at the Estadio Azteca, reinforcing his status as the commander of the backline. Chancel Mbemba, captain of the Democratic Republic of Congo, has bid farewell to Lille after a one-year contract, demonstrating qualities as a defensive organizer while serving his national team. David Alaba, 34, a legendary Austrian international and winner of four Champions League titles, is also seeking a new direction after injuries have affected his recent career at Real Madrid. Regarding his future, he stated: “I want to continue at the highest level.” Reports suggest a possible move to Italy.

In the midfield, [Luka Modric](https://apitofinal.pt/internacional/italia/amorim-aposta-em-pulisic-e-aponta-modric-como-alvo-para-o-milan/), 40, bid farewell to the World Cup following Croatia's defeat to Portugal in the round of 16. His future remains uncertain, with a renewal at Milan reportedly a priority for new coach Ruben Amorim. Franck Kessié, captain of the Ivory Coast, shone in the tournament before his team was eliminated in the round of 16. After three seasons at Al-Ahli in Saudi Arabia, he is being linked to top clubs in [Serie A](https://apitofinal.pt/internacional/italia/amorim-orgulhoso-pela-passagem-no-man-united-antes-de-assumir-o-milan/), including Roma, Juventus, and Atalanta. Leon Goretzka, 31, has left [Bayern Munich](https://apitofinal.pt/internacional/italia/vlahovic-disponivel-para-negociar-regresso-a-juventus-apos-fim-de-contrato/), and despite Germany's disappointment in the World Cup, he continues to be viewed as a complete midfielder available on the market.

In the attack, James Rodríguez, 34, who dazzled at the 2014 World Cup, was released by Minnesota United after yet another brief stint in North American football. Although he has not reached the level of Messi or Ronaldo, he showcased his talent with Colombia in 2026. Bamba Dieng, 26, played a secondary role for Senegal, coming on only as a substitute against France, but is already being linked to English Championship clubs such as Portsmouth and Derby. Mohamed Salah, 34, rounds out the list of big names. The future of the Egyptian star remains a mystery, despite rumors of a return to Liverpool or even an unlikely move to Everton — a possibility that David Moyes has already labeled as “impossible.” For now, Salah has been focused on leading Egypt to the knockout stage, with Saudi Arabia emerging as the most likely destination.

This luxury eleven, featuring established names and others ready to relaunch their careers, promises to shake up the transfer window and compel major European clubs to act quickly to secure genuine bargains and significant reinforcements for the new season.

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