Juventus have long reigned supreme as kings of the free transfer market, but that title has brought the club mixed success over the years.
They have struck gold in the past by securing free deals for the likes of Andrea Pirlo, with the classy midfielder going on to inspire four consecutive Serie A title wins as well as a run to the Champions League final.
But Juve also know that not all costless transfers go to plan, as Nicolas Anelka’s disastrous loan spell in 2013, when he made just three appearances for club, goes to show.
Juventus are free transfer kings and have previously struck gold with the likes of Andrea Pirlo
But Nicolas Anelka’s disastrous loan spell at the club shows not all costless moves work out
Massimiliano Allegri and Co are likely to sanction more ins and outs under the Bosman ruling
They are likely to sanction even more ins and outs under the Bosman ruling this summer, so which of their out-of-contract stars could stay or go? And which other free agents are available?
The Old Lady will face a number of big decisions over the coming months and Sportsmail has taken a look at six potential departures and arrivals on free transfers in Turin.
Juventus are ready to release Juan Cuadrado when his deal expires in the summer
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Juan Cuadrado
After so many years, Juventus are ready to release Juan Cuadrado when his deal expires in the summer. The Colombia star is 34 years old and will leave the team in June to look for the last big contract of his career.
His contribution has been exceptional over the past seven years, providing many assists for his attacking companions.
Though while his £5m-a-year salary was automatically renewed in March 2022 after reaching a certain number of Serie A appearances, the club has no intention of extending it again.
According to Tuttosport, Cuadrado is set to join Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia at the end of the season to play for Al-Nassr, along with his Colombia teammate David Ospina. The physical problems he has suffered and his miles on the clock have seen the former Chelsea winger lose some appeal, however, as there are not many other options on the table for him.
Alex Sandro
Alex Sandro’s career appeared over in November 2022, when he displayed the worst of his repertoire.
A previously dynamic full-back, Sandro has lost the strength and muscular explosiveness in his legs, while his speed has decreased drastically, but Massimiliano Allegri has managed to find a new…