WORLD CUP FREE AGENTS INCLUDE ALABA, STONES AND VOZINHA

Several players have become available as free agents during the World Cup tournament, according to reporting on the competition. Goalkeeper Vozinha, aged 40, departed Liga Portugal 2 club Chaves at the end of the previous season and holds 27.5 million Instagram followers. Defender John Stones left Manchester City and appeared for England during the tournament, whilst full-back Takehiro Tomiyasu was recalled to Japan's squad after two years away through injury. Centre-back Chancel Mbemba departed French club Lille following the completion of a one-year contract, and left-back David Alaba exited Real Madrid.

Vozinha previously played in Cyprus, Slovakia and Moldova before joining Chaves, and featured prominently in Cape Verde's World Cup campaign. Tomiyasu, aged 27, had been released by both Ajax and Arsenal and played in Japan's last-32 match against Brazil. Stones, aged 32, earned 92 caps for England and spent a decade at Manchester City before his contract ended. Mbemba, aged 31, previously played for Newcastle United. Alaba, aged 34, won the Champions League four times during his career and held multiple defensive positions throughout his playing history.

The availability of these players during the tournament reflects the conclusion of contracts across European clubs and national team selections. Stones' departure from Manchester City marks the end of a significant tenure at a Premier League club, whilst Alaba's exit from Real Madrid followed managerial changes at the Spanish club. Reporting indicated that Premier League sides may pursue Stones following the World Cup, given his experience and recent tournament appearances.