Every Premier League Player Released This Summer: Man United, Man City, and Liverpool Axe Stars
As the summer transfer window draws to a close, several high-profile Premier League stars have been released by their clubs. Here’s a rundown of every player who has been cut loose:
Manchester United:
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Paul Pogba:
The French midfielder left Old Trafford as a free agent after a disappointing six years in Manchester. *
Jesse Lingard:
The England international also departed on a free transfer, ending his 22-year association with the club. *
Edinson Cavani:
The Uruguayan striker saw his contract expire, leaving him available on a free transfer. *
Nemanja Matic:
The Serbian midfielder joined Roma after his contract expired. *
Lee Grant:
The veteran goalkeeper left the club to join Ipswich Town.
Manchester City:
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Raheem Sterling:
The England forward joined Chelsea in a £47.5 million deal. *
Gabriel Jesus:
The Brazilian striker moved to Arsenal for £45 million. *
Oleksandr Zinchenko:
The Ukrainian left-back also made the switch to Arsenal for a fee of £30 million.
Liverpool:
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Sadio Mane:
The Senegalese forward joined Bayern Munich in a £35 million deal. *
Divock Origi:
The Belgian striker departed for AC Milan on a free transfer. *
Loris Karius:
The German goalkeeper left Anfield after his contract expired.
Other Notable Releases:
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Alexandre Lacazette (Arsenal)
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Willian (Fulham)
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Ross Barkley (Chelsea)
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Anthony Martial (Manchester United)
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Aaron Ramsey (Juventus)
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Steven Bergwijn (Tottenham Hotspur)
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Dean Henderson (Manchester United)
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Bernd Leno (Arsenal)
These releases mark a significant turnover in Premier League squads, with several stars leaving their clubs in search of new challenges. It remains to be seen how these changes will impact the upcoming season, but one thing is certain: the Premier League is set for another thrilling chapter.Premier League Clubs Release Players Ahead of New Season
Premier League Clubs Release Players Ahead of New Season
As the new Premier League season approaches, clubs have begun announcing their released lists. Arsenal, Liverpool, and Manchester United are among those saying goodbye to some familiar faces.
Arsenal
Mohamed Elneny and Cedric Soares, both first-team regulars, are departing the Emirates Stadium. Elneny released an emotional statement earlier this week.
Liverpool
Thiago Alcantara and Joel Matip have already bid farewell to Anfield.
Manchester United
High-profile players Anthony Martial and Raphael Varane have confirmed their exits.
Other Clubs
Aston Villa, Bournemouth, Brentford, Brighton & Hove Albion, Burnley, Chelsea, Crystal Palace, Everton, Fulham, Luton Town, Manchester City, Newcastle United, Nottingham Forest, Sheffield United, Tottenham Hotspur, West Ham United, and Wolverhampton Wanderers have also released players.
Free Transfers and Released Players
Clubs have announced both free transfers and released players. Free transfers will see their contracts expire on June 30th, but they may still remain at the club if a new contract is agreed upon. Released players will be free to sign with any club. Note that this list is not definitive as a player’s status may have changed since lists were submitted.
Mass Exodus: Premier League Players Axed as Clubs Trim Squads
With the transfer window now closed, Premier League clubs have been busy releasing players to reduce their rosters. Here’s a comprehensive list of every player released this summer:
Manchester United
* Juan Mata * Nemanja Matic * Edinson Cavani * Lee Grant
Manchester City
* Fernandinho * Gabriel Jesus * Raheem Sterling * Zack Steffen
Liverpool
* Sadio Mane * Takumi Minamino * Origi * Ben Woodburn
Chelsea
* Antonio Rudiger * Andreas Christensen * Romelu Lukaku * Timo Werner
Arsenal
* Alexandre Lacazette * Bernd Leno * Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang * Eddie Nketiah
Tottenham Hotspur
* Steven Bergwijn * Paulo Gazzaniga * Cameron Carter-Vickers * Giovani Lo Celso
Newcastle United
* Dwight Gayle * Isaac Hayden * Ciaran Clark * Javier Manquillo
West Ham United
* Mark Noble * Andriy Yarmolenko * Darren Randolph * Ryan Fredericks
Leicester City
* Kasper Schmeichel * Ryan Bertrand * Jannik Vestergaard * Filip Benkovic
Brighton & Hove Albion
* Neal Maupay * Shane Duffy * Bernardo * Yves Bissouma
Brentford
* Emiliano Marcondes * Julian Jeanvier * Nicolas Jørgensen * Luka Racic
Crystal Palace
* Mamadou Sakho * Connor Wickham * Martin Kelly * Sam Johnstone
Everton
* Richarlison * Fabian Delph * Gylfi Sigurdsson * Cenk Tosun
Fulham
* Mario Lemina * Jean Michaël Seri * Terence Kongolo * André-Frank Zambo Anguissa
Leeds United
* Jack Harrison * Kalvin Phillips * Raphinha * Tyler Roberts
Southampton
* Shane Long * Danny Ings * Cedric Soares * Fraser Forster
Wolverhampton Wanderers
* Willy Boly * Ryan Bennett * Romain Saiss * Marçal