Edwin van der Sar (Ajax to Juventus):
Van der Sar, a highly regarded Dutch goalkeeper, moved from Ajax to Juventus on a free transfer in 1999. He spent a season with Juventus before joining Fulham and later Manchester United.
Cafu (Roma to AC Milan):
Cafu, the legendary Brazilian right-back, joined AC Milan from AS Roma on a free transfer in 2003. He played a crucial role in Milan's success, including their Champions League triumph in 2007.
Cafu, the legendary Brazilian right-back, joined AC Milan from AS Roma on a free transfer in 2003. He played a crucial role in Milan's success, including their Champions League triumph in 2007.
Sol Campbell (Tottenham to Arsenal):
Sol Campbell, an English center-back, made a controversial move from Tottenham Hotspur to Arsenal on a free transfer in 2001. He became a key figure in Arsenal's defense, winning several trophies during his time with the club.
Sol Campbell, an English center-back, made a controversial move from Tottenham Hotspur to Arsenal on a free transfer in 2001. He became a key figure in Arsenal's defense, winning several trophies during his time with the club.
Fabio Cannavaro (Real Madrid to Juventus):
Cannavaro, an Italian center-back, moved from Real Madrid to Juventus on a free transfer in 2009. He returned to Juventus after his stint with the Spanish club and contributed to the team's defensive solidity.
Cannavaro, an Italian center-back, moved from Real Madrid to Juventus on a free transfer in 2009. He returned to Juventus after his stint with the Spanish club and contributed to the team's defensive solidity.
Esteban Cambiasso (Real Madrid to Inter Milan):
Cambiasso, an Argentine midfielder, joined Inter Milan from Real Madrid on a free transfer in 2004. He played a crucial role in Inter's midfield during their successful period under manager Jose Mourinho.
Cambiasso, an Argentine midfielder, joined Inter Milan from Real Madrid on a free transfer in 2004. He played a crucial role in Inter's midfield during their successful period under manager Jose Mourinho.
Steve McManaman (Liverpool to Real Madrid):
McManaman, an English midfielder, transferred from Liverpool to Real Madrid on a free transfer in 1999. He became a fan favorite at the Spanish club and played a key role in their Champions League triumphs.
McManaman, an English midfielder, transferred from Liverpool to Real Madrid on a free transfer in 1999. He became a fan favorite at the Spanish club and played a key role in their Champions League triumphs.
Michael Ballack (Bayer Munich to Chelsea):
Ballack, a German midfielder, made a free transfer from Bayer Munich to Chelsea in 2006. He played a significant role in Chelsea's midfield, contributing to the team's domestic and international successes.
Ballack, a German midfielder, made a free transfer from Bayer Munich to Chelsea in 2006. He played a significant role in Chelsea's midfield, contributing to the team's domestic and international successes.
Andrea Pirlo (AC Milan to Juventus):
Pirlo, an Italian midfielder, moved from AC Milan to Juventus on a free transfer in 2011. His move to Juventus rejuvenated his career, and he played a key role in Juventus' dominance in Serie A during that period.
Pirlo, an Italian midfielder, moved from AC Milan to Juventus on a free transfer in 2011. His move to Juventus rejuvenated his career, and he played a key role in Juventus' dominance in Serie A during that period.
Lionel Messi (Barcelona to PSG):
Messi, widely considered one of the greatest footballers, moved from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a free transfer in 2021. His departure from Barcelona marked the end of an era for the club.
Messi, widely considered one of the greatest footballers, moved from Barcelona to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a free transfer in 2021. His departure from Barcelona marked the end of an era for the club.
Robert Lewandowski (Dortmund to Bayern Munich):
Lewandowski, a prolific Polish striker, moved from Borussia Dortmund to Bayern Munich on a free transfer in 2014. He has since become one of the world's top strikers and a key figure for Bayern.
Lewandowski, a prolific Polish striker, moved from Borussia Dortmund to Bayern Munich on a free transfer in 2014. He has since become one of the world's top strikers and a key figure for Bayern.
Henrik Larsson (Celtic to Barcelona):
Larsson, a Swedish forward, joined Barcelona from Celtic on a free transfer in 2004. Despite spending a relatively short time at Barcelona, he left a lasting impact and was part of the team that won the UEFA Champions League in 2006.
Larsson, a Swedish forward, joined Barcelona from Celtic on a free transfer in 2004. Despite spending a relatively short time at Barcelona, he left a lasting impact and was part of the team that won the UEFA Champions League in 2006.