Year in, year out, the free agent market is utilised by clubs all over the world and at various levels of the game.
Those free agent signings can be a low-risk method of player recruitment for many clubs, and that method is especially useful for clubs who don’t have the luxury of a big budget.
Serie A is set to kick off its 24/25 season this coming weekend, and there are still some players without clubs who we believe could be an effective and productive addition to certain clubs in the league.
This Serie A scouting report will provide a tactical analysis of four players who played Serie A football last season but are currently unattached.
The Serie A recruiting analysis will draw on key data points from their contributions from last season, while also suggesting which type of club(s) they may suit, based on how their attributes could suit certain tactics.
Yes, Adrien Rabiot is still a free agent after leaving Serie A giants Juventus, but he is not included in this analysis as we wanted to discuss less obvious free options.
Besides, if reports are to be believed, the French midfielder will be leaving Serie A for the English Premier League or the Turkish Super Lig.
Rui Patrício Scouting Report
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers shot-stopper Rui Patrício, now aged 36, is still on the lookout for a new club after leaving Roma.
Patrício enjoyed three seasons at Roma, keeping 48 clean sheets in 129 fixtures across all competitions – his game time did see a slight decrease last season, however, as he featured in 24 Serie A fixtures.
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