Karim Benzema and Riyad Mahrez enter free agency following contract terminations

The summer transfer window closed with several prominent players remaining without a club, including former Saudi Pro League stars Karim Benzema and Riyad Mahrez. Benzema, who had been with Al-Hilal for six months, reached a contract termination agreement on August 31. Mahrez has also parted ways with Al-Ahli, with reports indicating the winger may remain in the Saudi league and is currently near a move to Al-Shabab. Other notable free agents include Paul Pogba, whose contract with Monaco was terminated last month, and former Real Madrid players Dani Carvajal and David Alaba. Players such as Sergio Ramos, Raheem Sterling, and Philippe Coutinho also remain unattached as they weigh their next career moves. Several of these veterans, including Carvajal and Joselu, have been maintaining their fitness at independent facilities during this period.

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