BERNARDO Silva recently announced his departure from English giants Manchester City upon the expiration of his contract this summer, so here’s a look at four other high-end footballers set to depart their clubs this summer.
Robert Lewandowski – Barcelona (187 apps, 118 goals, 23 assists)
A proven goalscorer and fully deserving of a Ballon d’Or, Robert Lewandowski is one of the best strikers of the 21st century.
Known for his strong stint at Bayern Munich, the 37-year-old’s legs are potentially past their best before date, but can he can certainly still compete in Europe’s top five leagues.
Neymar – Santos (37 apps, 15 goals, 7 assists)
On his second stint at his boyhood club, the former Barcelona and PSG star has seen a downturn after leaving France.
Since turning 30, Neymar has been seen in more CS:GO lobbies and family birthday parties than football matches with a plethora of injuries, most recently a knee surgery that saw him sidelined for 62 days.
However, still a notable name in the football world, Neymar’s future will be at the forefront of stories throughout the summer.
Harry Wilson – Fulham (182 apps, 36 goals, 45 assists)
A product of the Liverpool academy, Harry Wilson has enjoyed his best season to date with 16 goal contributions in the Premier League for Fulham.
Rumours around a potential switch to Aston Villa loom over the welshman, with a number of clubs eyeing up the signature of the attacking midfielder.
Antonio Rudiger – Real Madrid (177 apps, 8 goals)
A fast, physical defender, Antonio Rudiger continues to put in performances for Real Madrid at 33-years-old.
Twenty appearances for the LaLiga runner-ups this season, including seven in the Champions League where Real Madrid were dispatched by Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.
With AS Roma, Chelsea and Real Madrid on his CV, it’s hard not to see Rudiger still competing in a continental competition next season.
